JJ Redick: LeBron James missed practice in excused absence, status for Friday vs. Timberwolves unclear

James will turn 40 on Dec. 30. He and the Lakers have stumbled as of late, and some rest could be appealing for both parties.

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Lakers' LeBron James away from team for 'personal reasons,' status for matchup vs. Timberwolves uncertain

James missed his first game of the season on Sunday due to a sore foot
CBS Sports - 2h
Redick: LeBron 'taking some time,' Fri. status TBD

LeBron James was excused from the Lakers' practice Wednesday for personal reasons, according to coach JJ Redick, and his status for Friday's game at Minnesota is unclear.
ESPN - 3h
LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot soreness

LeBron James sat out the Los Angeles Lakers’ 107-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday due to left foot soreness, the NBA career scoring leader’s first missed game of the season
ABC News - 2d
LeBron James misses shot at final buzzer in Lakers' wild overtime loss to Hawks

In a game featuring dozens of lead changes, LeBron James scored 39 points but missed a three at the buzzer in overtime in a heartbreaking Lakers loss.
Yahoo Sports - 4d
Why LeBron James Has Been a Disappointment This Season

The soon-to-be 40-year-old Laker is, by his lofty standards, taking a rare excursion on the struggle bus. But he’s not the only one.
The New York Times - 5d
Fact or Fiction: LeBron James' Lakers are stuck in the middle

Los Angeles has lost seven of its last nine games, including an OT thriller on the road Friday. What is the franchise's path forward?
Yahoo Sports - 5d
LeBron James, J.J. Redick, and Magic Johnson All Used the Same Word to Describe the Lakers’ Recent Blowout Losses. It’s a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence (Backed by Science)

Negative emotions are unpleasant to experience, but they can be useful—if channeled in the right way.
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LeBron James scores season-low 10 points in Lakers' 109-80 blowout loss to Timberwolves

LeBron has scored a combined 22 points in his past two games.
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

JJ Redick: LeBron James missed practice in excused absence, status for Friday vs. Timberwolves unclear

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Lakers' LeBron James away from team for 'personal reasons,' status for matchup vs. Timberwolves uncertain

Redick: LeBron 'taking some time,' Fri. status TBD

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