Reaves' return appears imminent, but his recent activity on the injury report makes it difficult to gauge his true progression. As of Sunday, he has missed the Lakers' last 18 games, during which they have gone 10-8.

Is LeBron James playing tonight vs. Knicks? Final status for Lakers star originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Two of the NBA’s premier franchises will go head-to-head when the New York Knicks host the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.

According to the Lakers’ injury reports, LeBron James is not listed out of the rotation for tonight’s bash against the Knicks.

Luka Doncic in, Austin Reaves out tonight vs. Wizards

Heading into their matchup with the Washington Wizards on Friday night, one of the biggest questions facing the Los Angeles Lakers is the status of star guard Luka Doncic. Doncic suffered a leg injury during L.A.’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier this week when he fell off of Cleveland’s elevated court after a 3-point attempt.

LeBron James returns to his hometown when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight. James has helped Los Angeles win four of its last five games, contributing in various ways. Tonight,

After nearly avoiding a major injury, Luka Doncic is questionable with left ankle soreness for the Lakers game against the Wizards.

Chicago allows the fifth most points in the paint (53.3) and the seventh-highest points per game to the center position (25.7). The Bulls are undersized around the hoop, topping out with 6-foot-9 center Nikola Vucevic, who has lost a step defensively.

Luka Doncic had a triple-double by halftime and finished with 37 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 142-111 rout of the Washington Wizards.