The Pacers thought they had another backup big man but he chose the opportunity to man the middle for the Lakers.

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SAN FRANCISCO --Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James sat out the NBA All-Star ... because of lingering discomfort in his left foot and ankle. James, 40, sat out the Lakers' win over the Indiana ...

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will not play in Sunday night's All-Star Game, per the Associated Press' Tim Reynolds. James told reporters he's sitting out due to lingering foot and ankle ...

LeBron James' streak of 20 consecutive All-Star ... icon told reporters that he would not be suiting up due to "ankle and foot discomfort." "I will not be playing tonight, unfortunately.

LOS ANGELES -- Lakers star LeBron James was ruled out of ... 24.5 points on 51.6% shooting (39.1% from 3), 9.0 assists and 7.8 rebounds in this, his 22nd season. James scored a season-high 42 ...

“LeBron, just a little bit of increased soreness on that foot after the other night,” coach JJ Redick said before the game. “Luka is progressing well, but we’ll make that decision in real ...