LeBron James is getting closer to a return, but he’s not quite ready yet. The Lakers star is currently sidelined due to a left groin strain sustained during a game against the Celtics on March 8. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter before James exited the game with 6:44 remaining and did not return for the remainder of the contest.

The Phoenix Suns won’t have to deal with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James on Sunday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena, but there’s still Luka Doncic. James has been ruled out with a left groin strain he suffered in last week’s loss at defending NBA champion Boston that has kept him sidelined the last three games,

The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game losing streak Sunday with a victory over the Phoenix Suns and Lakers appear to be getting healthier.