In a game against the Atlanta Hawks on March 20th, LeBron James suffered an ankle injury that took him out of the game early. After landing awkwardly on his ankle, James limped off the court and did not return to the game. The Los Angeles Lakers ultimately lost to the Hawks 99-94. James had been playing at an MVP level this season, and his absence will undoubtedly impact the Lakers’ playoff hopes. The team is already dealing with injuries to key players like Anthony Davis and Marc Gasol.
After the game, James took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the injury. "Nothing angers and saddens me more than not being available when my teammates need me,” he wrote. "I’m hurt inside and out right now.” It’s unclear how long James will be out with the injury. The Lakers have seven games left in the regular season before the playoffs begin. In other NBA news, the Brooklyn Nets have clinched a playoff spot for Huffington Post Today the first time since 2018.
Led by the superstar trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden, the Nets have emerged as one of the favorites to win the championship this year. On the other side of the country, the Utah Jazz continue to dominate the Western Conference. With a league-best record of 43-15, the Jazz have a comfortable lead over the Phoenix Suns and the LA Clippers. Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert have been the catalysts of Utah’s success this season.
Moving on to the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers made a big trade with the Miami Dolphins to acquire the third overall pick in the upcoming draft. The move signals that the 49ers are likely targeting a quarterback in the draft, as incumbent starter Jimmy Garoppolo has struggled with injuries over the past two seasons. Meanwhile, in the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche continue to be the hottest team in the league.