LeBron James will not play because of illness when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Sacramento Kings, while Anthony Davis is a game-time decision with a sprained ankle.

Dec 19, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) walks towards the team bench during a timeout against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Given LeBron James's questionable injury report, the initial assumption is that he will suit against the Pistons. LeBron and AD are leading the Lakers with a 16-12 record, which is sixth in the Western Conference standings.