JANUARY 4, 2023 • SI.COM
LA Could Be Without Top Four Scorers Wednesday Against Heat 2023 is off to an injured start.
Russell Westbrook - Likely to play against Miami Westbrook (foot) is probable for Wednesday's game versus the Heat, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Impact Westbrook is expected to play Wednesday after exiting Monday's game versus the Hornets early with left foot soreness. The star point guard was averaging 15.6 points, 8.6 assists and 7.0 rebounds in 27.8 minutes across the previous five contests before playing Charlotte.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lonnie Walker IV - Questionable Tuesday Walker (lower body) is questionable to play Wednesday against Miami, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.
Impact Walker has missed the past two games with a lower body injury. If he's ultimately unable to play for a third consecutive time, Troy Brown or Austin Reaves will presumably garner a spot start Wednesday.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
LeBron James - Questionable Wednesday James (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against Miami, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.
Impact James has once again landed on the injury report with a sore left ankle. The veteran posted 43 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Monday's victory over the Hornets after being deemed probable pregame. If the superstar is unable to play Wednesday, Damian Jones and Wenyen Gabriel are candidates to see extended minutes.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
By The Numbers: Donovan Mitchell and the NBA's historic holiday season
The NBA — as a whole — is on fire. Check out the numbers that have defined a historic holiday hoops season.JANUARY 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Lakers Rumors: LA Keeping First-Round Picks for Potential Blockbuster Trade for Third Star This would be the splash LeBron James is looking for.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Gordon Hayward - Doubtful to play Wednesday Hayward (hamstring) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Impact Hayward departed Monday's game versus the Lakers with left hamstring soreness and is listed on the injury report Wednesday with the same issue. His status should be clarified ahead of the opening tip, but his absence could open the door for Jaden McDaniels to join the starting unit.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
