Is LeBron James playing tonight against the Raptors?
LeBron James availability against the Toronto Raptors is still in doubt following his injury against the Dallas Mavericks in early March
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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are on a road to redemption in the Western Conference and their next opponent is the Toronto Raptors. LeBron James is known for his exemplary performances against Toronto but his selection is not confirmed yet. NBA fantasy owners are eagerly waiting for LeBron’s fitness update to tweak their fantasy teams for Friday night basketball.
The Los Angeles Lakers have won 6 of their last 8 games and are into the pay-in spot for the first time in 2023. Anthony Davis has been the star of the show in LA, averaging 28 points and 14 rebounds in their last 8 games as the Lakers gear up for the playoffs. However, the King has been the best player for LA this season and fantasy owners are hoping he will be back against Toronto for the Lakers’ next game.
Is Lebron James playing tonight?
LeBron James will not be playing against the Toronto Raptors as he is still recovering from his foot injury he picked up early in March. The King is set to be re-evaluated on 24th March and will be in a foot brace for the time being. LeBron James picked up the injury in a game against the Dallas Mavericks where he was heard saying that he felt his ankle pop.
The King has been seen courtside at Lakers games and his son Bronny James’ games since then but still no sign of him on an NBA court. LeBron is undergoing treatment and will look forward to making it back in time for the playoffs as LA is making a real push. LeBron will not want to miss the playoffs for back-to-back seasons and could be vital for the Lakers’ end to the regular season.
Where is LeBron James playing?
LeBron James has primarily played at small forward for the Lakers this season but has shifted to the power forward role during Anthony Davis’ absence. LeBron however, has played at all 5 positions in his 20-year career and has excelled at every single one of them. He won his first MVP as a guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers before transitioning into a pure small forward and winning 2 more MVPs at the Miami Heat.
LeBron James’ play style has evolved over the years from being a slashing dunker in his youth to a mid-range maestro in Miami and then honing his three-point shot towards the latter part of his career. This season LeBron has attempted 7 threes a game despite only shooting 30% from three-point range. This is mainly due to the Laker’s offense being stagnant during the early parts of the season which forced LeBron to take these shots.
LeBron James’ fantasy updates and predictions
LeBron has been out since 3rd March but was on a rampant run of form until then. The King had two 40-point games and a triple-double in his last 10 games for the Lakers while averaging 28 points. LeBron has averaged 52.2 fantasy points this season and has been on everyone’s fantasy team this season. LBJ has seen a drop in his fantasy average since last season at 55.8 but it is still mighty impressive for a 38-year-old.
LeBron has been a stalwart of the league for more than a decade now racking up multiple accolades on his way. The King is a 4x Champion, and 4xMVP and broke the all-time scoring record just this season. The King has shown no signs of slowing down in his 20th year and when he is fit he is the #1 choice on any NBA fantasy team. LeBron is predicted to be back by mid-April which would have fantasy players setting their reminders to add the King to their team.
LeBron James alternative picks for your fantasy team
The King might be out for the game tonight but here are some alternatives for an NBA fantasy roster. LeBron James’ teammate Anthony Davis is the first name on the list as an alternative for the King. AD has been on a tear lately and averages more fantasy points than LeBron this season at 53.1. AD has been listed as probable for tonight’s game against the Raptors but will push himself to start since this is the most important stretch of the Lakers’ season.
Jimmy Butler is another solid option for a fantasy roster and he plays against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight. Butler is averaging 43.9 fantasy points for the Miami Heat this season and is currently sitting on back-to-back 50-point fantasy games. The Miami Heat are currently in a play-in spot and Butler knows how important it is for Miami to make the playoffs. Fantasy players can trust Jimmy Butler to turn up tonight and is a great alternative to LeBron.
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Anuj Shrikanth Iyer
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