Lakers' LeBron James Questionable for Thunder Game

Lakers star dealing with lingering left foot injury as team faces more injury woes

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:13am

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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been listed as questionable for the team's upcoming game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a lingering left foot injury. This comes as the Lakers are already dealing with injuries to key players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who are out for the remainder of the regular season.

Why it matters

The Lakers are fighting for a playoff spot, and having James potentially sidelined would be a major blow to their chances. The team is already short-handed, and James' health is crucial to their postseason aspirations.

The details

James last appeared on the Lakers' injury report prior to a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers last week, but that was due to a back-to-back situation, which has been a common occurrence for the 41-year-old this season. In addition to potentially missing James, the Lakers will also be without Marcus Smart, who has been out for the past eight games with an ankle injury.

  • LeBron James was listed as questionable on the Lakers' injury report ahead of their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • James last appeared on the injury report prior to the Lakers' game against the Cleveland Cavaliers last week.

The players

LeBron James

A 41-year-old superstar forward for the Los Angeles Lakers who is dealing with a lingering left foot injury.

Luka Doncic

A Lakers player who is out for the remainder of the regular season due to injury.

Austin Reaves

A Lakers player who is out for the remainder of the regular season due to injury.

Marcus Smart

A Lakers player who has missed the past eight games due to an ankle injury.

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What’s next

The Lakers will wait to see if LeBron James is able to play against the Thunder on Tuesday night. If he is unable to go, the team will have to find a way to win without their superstar as they continue to fight for a playoff spot.

The takeaway

LeBron James' health is crucial to the Lakers' playoff hopes, and his potential absence against the Thunder would be a significant blow to the team's chances. The Lakers are already dealing with multiple key injuries, and they will need to find a way to win without their star if he is unable to play.