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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James (Image via Getty Images)
LeBron James will play tonight when the Los Angeles Lakers face the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena. He is not listed on the injury report. The Lakers have most of their rotation available.Los Angeles is 36-24 and sixth in the Western Conference. New Orleans is 19-43 and 13th. The Lakers are coming off a 128-104 win over the Sacramento Kings and have won two straight games.
Los Angeles Lakers Finding Stability Before Next Stretch
The Los Angeles Lakers have focused on ball movement in recent games. Over the weekend, they averaged 292 passes per game. Head coach JJ Redick has emphasized sharing the ball and limiting isolation possessions.Luka Doncic scored 28 points and added nine assists in the last game.
The offense has looked balanced, with multiple players involved. At home, the Lakers are 17-12 this season.
LeBron James’ Status and Record Watch vs New Orleans Pelicans (March 3, 2026)
LeBron James has no injury designation for this game. At 41, he continues to produce steady numbers and is approaching another league milestone. He remains a key part of the offense as both a scorer and playmaker.He is playing alongside Doncic and Deandre Ayton in a lineup that has started to settle.
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report (March 3, 2026)
| Player | Status | Injury |
| LeBron James | Available | None |
| Luka Doncic | Available | None |
| Austin Reaves | Available | None |
| Marcus Smart | Available | None |
| Deandre Ayton | Available | None |
| Rui Hachimura | Available | None |
| Maxi Kleber | Questionable | Back soreness |
Maxi Kleber is listed as questionable with back soreness.
Everyone else is available.
Pelicans Injury Report (March 3, 2026)
| Player | Status | Injury/Note |
| Zion Williamson | Questionable | Right ankle sprain |
| Trey Alexander | Out | G League two-way |
| Hunter Dickinson | Out | G League two-way |
| Herb Jones | Available | None |
| Jose Alvarado | Available | None |
| Yves Missi | Available | None |
Zion Williamson is questionable with a right ankle sprain. Trey Alexander and Hunter Dickinson are out on G League assignments.New Orleans has struggled defensively this season. If Williamson plays, he gives them another scoring option inside.Also read: Is Luka Doncic playing tonight vs the New Orleans Pelicans? Latest update on the Los Angeles Lakers star's injury report (March 3, 2026)For the Lakers, this is a chance to win again at home before their next game against Denver. With James available and most of the roster healthy, they enter the game in a strong position.
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