LA Lakers injury report: BIG update on LeBron James and Rui Hachimura ahead of clash vs Utah Jazz

LeBron James is nearing his long-awaited season debut as the Lakers list him as questionable ahead of their matchup against the Utah Jazz.

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LeBron trains with the Lakers after a long sciatica layoff; final call to come in JJ Redick’s presser.

Rui Hachimura returns, while Gabe Vincent remains questionable with an ankle issue.

LeBron James could finally make his season debut during the LA Lakers' clash against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. 

Latest update on LeBron James season debut

The Lakers icon is placed as "questionable" after missing straight 14 regular-season games and the entire training camp with right Sciatica. After spending a few days with the Lakers' G League team, the South Bay Lakers, James trained with his teammates on Monday.

A final decision on the four-time NBA Champion's status will be announced during the Lakers coach JJ Redick's pregame presser. James appeared motivated while talking with reporters following Monday's practice and made resounding statement while commenting on his role with the current squad.

"I’m a ball player. The best thing about me and the way I’ve built my game over my whole life and the coaches in Little League, I’ve never had a position," James said.

 

 

"Spo used to always say, ‘Positionless basketball. Be positionless.’ There’s not one team, not one club in the world that I cannot fit in and play for. I can do everything on the floor. So whatever this team needs me to do, I can do it when I’m back to myself."

 

 

Latest update on Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent

On the other hand, Rui Hachimura was absent from the injury report and will return after missing the previous game because of left calf soreness. Gabe Vincent's status was changed to questionable with a left ankle sprain. The experienced guard has missed the last seven games because of the same issue.

When and where to watch LA Lakers vs Utah Jazz?

The LA Lakers vs Utah Jazz clash will take place on Tuesday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The game will start at 10:30 pm EST (7:30 PT).

The Lakers vs Jazz game will be broadcasted on Spectrum SportsNet (local) and KJZZ (local). Live streaming services will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website.

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