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Why is LeBron James missing from the Lakers? Here is the answer.
After missing time earlier this week, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is expected to miss another game on Friday.
The 39-year-old four-time NBA Finals MVP did not play on December 8 against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is also unlikely for December 13 vs. Minnesota on Friday.
James was excused from practice for personal reasons on Wednesday, per ESPN. Here is more from head coach JJ Redick, who added some further context for why:
"LeBron is not with the team right now," Lakers coach JJ Redick said after practice. "He's out for personal reasons, excused absence ... Heck, if somebody wants to go spend a couple of nights in Santa Barbara and relax, that's fine too," Redick said after the Blazers game. "It's a quarter way through the season."
He is reportedly "taking some time" after missing the last contest due to foot soreness.
While his name was recently included in trade rumors, those were quickly denied.
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