LeBron James won't play in Sunday's NBA All-Star tournament.

The Lakers star announced Sunday afternoon he's dealing with foot and ankle discomfort and will sit out. James has been selected as an All-Star starter in each of his NBA seasons since his second in the league in 2004-05. His absence on Sunday will break a streak of 20 consecutive All-Star starts.

James was present at the All-Star site in San Francisco when he announced his status to reporters.

James has been dealing with lingering soreness in his left ankle that caused him to miss a Feb. 8 game against the Indiana Pacers. He's played in two games since before to the All-Star break.

James' absence will leave Team Shaq shorthanded in the first rendition of the NBA's four-team All-Star mini-tournament. James was selected by Shaquille O'Neal via draft to a roster featuring All-Star veterans.

The seven-man roster already lost his former Lakers teammate, Anthony Davis, who's sidelined with an adductor strain. Kyrie Irving was selected as Davis' replacement, but James' late scratch means Team Shaq will play with seven players instead of a full roster of eight All-Stars.

Team Shaq

LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks (replacing Anthony Davis)
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns
Damian Lillard, Bucks
James Harden, Los Angeles Clippers
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics

Team Shaq will take on Team Candace in Sunday's second semifinal. The team managed by Candace Parker won Friday's Rising Stars tournament to advance to Sunday and is made up of first- and second-year NBA players.

Team Candace

Stephon Castle, San Antonio Spurs
Ryan Dunn, Phoenix Suns
Zach Edey, Memphis Grizzlies
Keyonte George, Utah Jazz
Trayce Jackson-Davis, Golden State Warriors
Dalton Knecht, Los Angeles Lakers
Jaylen Wells, Memphis Grizzlies
Amen Thompson, Houston Rockets (added by Parker after Friday's games)

The winner will advance to the All-Star tournament championship game later Sunday against the winner of the other semifinal, featuring Team Chuck and Team Kenny, as selected by Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. Team Chuck features mostly international All-Stars, while Smith drafted a team of younger All-Stars.

Team Kenny

Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies
Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder
Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
Tyler Herro, Miami Heat

Team Chuck

Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks (replacing Giannis Antetokounmpo)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers
Alperen Şengün, Houston Rockets
Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers