Lakers star LeBron James out vs. Kings with an illness

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December 29, 2024

  • Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff WriterDec 28, 2024, 08:59 PM ET

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LOS ANGELES — Lakers star LeBron James missed Saturday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings with an illness, the team announced.

It will be James’ third missed game of the season. Gabe Vincent will start in James’ place, according to Lakers coach JJ Redick.

James missed practice Friday because of the illness and was listed as questionable for the Sacramento game.

L.A. will attempt to complete the season sweep of Sacramento, already having won the first three matchups.

The Kings will be coached by Doug Christie in his first game as interim coach since Mike Brown was fired Friday.

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