According to Shams Charania, we can confirm that LeBron James is going to miss at least a week of game time. This comes after he got listed as questionable twice in the games against the Rockets. Yet he still played through those injuries. But now it is confirmed that he will have to take a rest because of an abdominal strain.

Simultaneously, Lakers fans are certainly worried. As LeBron James is playing in his 19th NBA season, fans are worried that LeBron’s physique might eventually give in to the age. Turning 37 soon, LeBron James naturally has fans on edge even though it is just a one-week sit-out injury. This is how fans reacted to the news of LeBron James’ injury on Twitter.

Fans react to confirmation on the injury to LeBron James

What does this mean for the Lakers?

With LeBron James out for at least the next week, his earliest expected return is against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He will miss the games against Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, and the Miami Heat.

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Therefore, in his absentia, the Lakers roster stacked with future Hall of Famers will need to step up. After all, it took a fourth-quarter run from LeBron James to prevent the Lakers from losing to a young Houston Rockets.

We expect Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis to step up as their leader on the floor needs some rest. Carmelo Anthony will look to continue his impressive form as he aims to climb the all-time scoring ladder even more.

Predicted starting line-up against the Oklahoma City Thunder

In absence of LeBron, the following is the predicted starting lineup.

Russell Westbrook and Avery Bradley as the guards. Carmelo Anthony and Anthony Davis as forwards. And DeAndre Jordan at center. Davis might play at five, resulting in Bazemore starting instead of Jordan.

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