Lakers Star LeBron James Out ‘Indefinitely’ After Brutal Ankle Sprain

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LeBron James is out “indefinitely” after injuring his right angle during a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Los Angeles Laker suffered a high-ankle sprain after rolling his foot, and would be “out indefinitely.”

High-ankle sprain for LeBron James, out indefinitely, source tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 20, 2021

James rolled his right ankle and fell early in the second quarter, screaming in visible pain. After a timeout, he attempted to play through the injury, scoring a three-pointer before leaving the court. He did not return to the game, which the Hawks won 99 to 94.

Here is the injury to LeBron’s ankle. ?

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— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 20, 2021

LeBron James tweaked his right ankle then returned to the game briefly before heading to the locker room.
Hoping for the best for LeBron. ? pic.twitter.com/ySToneJwhC

— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) March 20, 2021