LeBron James out Wednesday, could miss more games with knee irritation

Lakers star LeBron James is expected to miss Wednesday’s game vs. Portland, and could be out a few more games due to irritation in left knee, sources tell The Athletic. 

Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

ANALYSIS: James did not play in the last three contests, all of which were losses for the Lakers. The team is 3-8 since Jan. 9. James is averaging 29.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game this season and was recently named an All-Star starter.