LeBron James will not play Monday vs. Nuggets due to sore ankle

Lakers star LeBron James will miss tonight’s back-to-back vs. Denver with a sore right ankle.

Source: Shams Charania/Twitter

ANALYSIS: Charania added that James' status is "uncertain" for Thursday's matchup with the crosstown rival Clippers. James has mentioned publicly that he does not feel 100 percent after returning from the ankle injury. His loss is nonetheless devastating for a sliding Lakers squad entering a tough matchup with the Nuggets.