Lakers give final injury updates on LeBron James, Marcus Smart vs Cavs
Will LeBron James and Marcus Smart play for the Lakers on Tuesday versus the Cavaliers?
The Los Angeles Lakers have two marquee matchups in the coming days. On Tuesday evening, they will host Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers , and on Thursday, they will visit the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder. They have a 49-26 record and are looking to hold on to the third spot in the Western Conference.
They have been able to win 15 of their last 17 games even though veteran guard Marcus Smart, who has been a big key for them, missed their last four games. Smart was ruled out for Tuesday's game, while LeBron James was listed as questionable due to a foot ailment and was considered a game-time decision. Lakers’ injury report tonight vs.
Cleveland: — LeBron James is questionable. — Marcus Smart is out. pic.
twitter. com/3d8zV3A4Gi — Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) March 31, 2026 Luckily for the Lakers, James will be available against Cleveland. LeBron James (left foot injury management) has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs.