Apr 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) forward Evan Mobley (4) and guard Darius Garland (10) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Superstar forward LeBron James' status for Saturday night's game against the Sacramento Kings at home is finally known.

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will be without LeBron James when they host the Sacramento Kings. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, James has been ruled out due to an illness. The four-time NBA Champion is averaging 23.

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

Even more impressive, the Lakers were without their team leader, star forward LeBron James. James missed his third matchup of the season due to an illness. James’ first two missed games were due to a foot injury,

Lakers star LeBron James missed Saturday night's 132-122 win against the Sacramento Kings with an illness. It was James' third missed game of the season. Gabe Vincent started in James' place, going scoreless in seven minutes before being ruled out with an oblique strain.

Anthony Davis had 36 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists in the Lakers’ 132-122 win over Sacramento, spoiling interim Kings head coach Doug Christie’s debut.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are headlining the NBA’s Christmas Day slate on Wednesday evening. While these two Pacific Division rivals ente