LeBron James returns to Los Angeles for treatment on knee injury | NBA News
LeBron James has continued swelling in his left knee and missed his third straight game on Sunday as the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 129-121 loss to Atlanta Hawks.
He left the team early to return to Los Angeles for treatment.
Another Lakers All-Star, forward Anthony Davis, was available after missing one game with right wrist soreness. Davis had the wrist taped during pregame warmups.
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Highlights of the Los Angeles Lakers against the Atlanta Hawks in Week 15 of the NBA
Sunday’s defeat to the Hawks marks the third straight loss for the Lakers who will head back to Los Angeles after a six-game road trip.
Lakers coach Frank Vogel said an MRI on James’ knee revealed “general swelling.”
“As the long as the swelling is there he’s going to be out,” Vogel said.
Vogel said James could return for Wednesday night’s home game against Portland (10:30 ET, League Pass) if the swelling calms down.
Vogel described his long-running challenge to navigate injuries to James, Davis and others “the ever-changing environment that is our season.”
