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LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be back in the Lakers preseason lineup soon.
Jovan Buha of The Athletic reported that both James and Davis would play in Sunday's match versus the Phoenix Suns.
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LeBron James stated he intends on playing tomorrow vs. Phoenix.
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JJ Redick states Anthony Davis will play tomorrow vs. Phoenix.
This will be the very first video game in which the 2 play under head coach JJ Redick. This will be James' 22nd season and Davis' 13th.
Neither experienced played in the Lakers initially preseason video game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Los Angeles lost that video game 124-107 and were led by Austin Reaves and Dalton Knecht, who each contributed 16 points.
That does not indicate James and Davis run out playing shape. The 2 have actually certainly been individuals in the Lakers training school and likewise were on the U.S. Men's Basketball group at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The U.S. won its 5th successive gold medal and James was called the Olympic MVP for his efficiency.
The 2 will wish to take that momentum into the 2024-25 season and assist the Lakers enhance on a 47-35 season from 2023-24. James balanced 25.7 points, 8.3 helps and 7.3 rebounds in 71 video games last season while Davis balanced 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds and 3.6 helps in 76 video games.
The preseason launching versus the Suns is set to tip-off at 9:30 p.m. ET.
