Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James could miss several weeks of games with a right foot injury, USA Today Sports reported in February. Playing in 47 of Los Angeles’ 61 games, the 38-year-old has been a steady presence in the lineup since late November 2022. At the beginning of the month, James said in Salt Lake City, “I’ve always been confident in any club I’ve been on. Once we got to the playoffs (季后赛), we can compete with anyone.” But his absence this time, as the ESPN website noted, may jeopardize the Lakers’ playoff push.