NBA Injury Report LeBron James still questionable, Fred VanVleet updated to questionable and more updates on Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes

On the other hand, former NBA champ Fred Valet has actually been updated to doubtful by the Toronto Raptors. The point guard did not play last Wednesday against the Brooklyn Internet due to a non-Covid related disease.

• Pascal Sikkim: Right adductor strain; Injured since November 4, 2022
• Scottie Barnes: Left knee sprain; Injured since November 19, 2022

Four-time NBA MVP Lebron james remains questionable for the LA Lakers on the 2nd night of a back-to-back against the San Antonio Spurs. After missing out on the previous five video games, James returned last night and helped the Lakers beat the Spurs.

Valet, however, was a complete participant in the Raptors' newest practice, giving the team hope that he could return tonight versus the Dallas Mavericks. The Raptors, who are on a two-game slide, will need Anklets existence to end the losing streak.

The Lakers will see how he's feeling after the morning shoot-around and go from there. James, however, told the media that there's a strong possibility he'll play even if it's a back-to-back as he has not played in two weeks.

King James played 33 minutes, revealing no signs of the left adductor strain that previously kept him out of the Lakers lineup. He finished with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals. LA outscored San Antonio by 16 points when the 18x NBA All-Star was on the floor.

After the video game, Lebron james informed the media that he felt respectable. He was just a little checked off that he dedicated a game-high nine turnovers. The Lakers' superstar blamed the time off as the factor for the miscues, saying he didn't have his normal rhythm with his passes.

If Fred Valet remains sidelined, Malachi Flynn might begin once again for the Toronto Raptors.

Steady Freddy is averaging 18 indicate opt for career-highs in helps (6.8) and steals (1.9) in 12 games for the Raptors. Without Pascal Sikkim and with Scottie Barnes in and out of the lineup, Valet has actually been more aggressive in current video games.

Pascal Sikkim: Right adductor strain; Injured since November 4, 2022

The injury-riddled Toronto Raptors could certainly utilize those statistics as they try to keep their heads above water.

The 2018-19 NBA Many Enhanced Gamer winner Pascal Sikkim has actually already missed the Toronto Raptors last nine games. He has been dealing with a right adductor stress but has reacted to the treatment. Sikkim was supposedly a full practice individual last Friday.

Before the injury, Spicy P was playing the very best basketball of his career. He is having career-high numbers in scoring (24.8), rebounding (9.3) and assists (7.7).

The Raptors, nevertheless, will continue to be additional cautious with the 2019 NBA champ. He's currently cleared for contact in practice and will continue increase his conditioning. Sikkim is expected to return next week.

Scottie Barnes: Left knee sprain; Injured since November 19, 2022

Ruling NBA Novice of the Year winner Scottie Barnes is dealing with a left knee sprain. He suffered the injury versus the Atlanta Hawks last November 19, which forced him to miss out on last Wednesdays video game versus the Brooklyn Nets.

Barnes will now miss his 2nd straight video game as he has been ruled out when Toronto hosts Dallas tonight. The former Florida State standouts lack will trigger more headaches for coach Nick Nurse. Toronto will not have the services of Pascal Sikkim, Precious Echiura, Otto Porter Jr. and others.

King James played 33 minutes, showing no indications of the left adductor pressure that previously kept him out of the Lakers lineup. The 2018-19 NBA Most Better Player winner Pascal Sikkim has actually already missed the Toronto Raptors last 9 video games. The Raptors, however, will continue to be extra mindful with the 2019 NBA champ. Barnes will now miss his second straight game as he has been ruled out when Toronto hosts Dallas tonight. Toronto will not have the services of Pascal Sikkim, Valuable Echiura, Otto Porter Jr. and others.

Scottie Barnes might return on Monday when the Toronto Raptors host the Cleveland Cavaliers.