In addition to LeBron James (left groin strained), Rui Hachimura (left patellar tendinopathy) and Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle soreness), Jaxson Hayes (right knee contusion) was ruled out for Monday’s game 12 hours before tipoff.

As the Los Angeles Lakers gear up for the playoffs, LeBron James remains confident in his team's ability to compete at the highest level, even amid recent setbacks. The Lakers have been on a hot streak since their major trade,

LeBron James is set to miss the Lakers' upcoming game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a leg injury, impacting their playoff push. The Lakers, dealing with several other key injuries, will look to Austin Reaves to step up in James' absence.