LeBron James (ankle) targeting Friday return for Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is targeting a return on Friday versus the New Orleans Pelicans, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
What It Means:
James will remain out for Thursday's matchup with the Utah Jazz, but he and Anthony Davis (foot) are both hoping to return on Friday. Malik Monk and Russell Westbrook will see downticks in usage once James is cleared to return. Stanley Johnson started in place of James on Tuesday, but Wenyen Gabriel (ankle) could get the nod on Thursday.
numberFire’s models project Johnson for 28.5 minutes and 22.5 FanDuel points, and he has a $4,500 salary on Thursday’s five-game slate.
Source:
Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
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