LeBron James sitting out vs. Spurs with knee soreness

LeBron James has looked spry when in action all season, even as age has chipped away at his ironman status. A game after lighting up the Warriors on Saturday for a season-high 56 — his most since signing with the Lakers in 2019 — James is sidelined for Monday’s matchup vs. San Antonio.

LeBron James is out tonight in San Antonio due to knee soreness.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) March 8, 2022

On the season, James is averaging 29.4 points, 8.1 rebounds and 6.2 assists, which marks his highest-scoring campaign in a decade.