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Lakers news: LeBron James avoids surgery, Austin Reaves cements starting status, Malik Beasley responds

By Jason Reed

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 26: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after getting hit in the face by Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on March 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 26: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after getting hit in the face by Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on March 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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The Los Angeles Lakers have seven more games remaining during the 2022-23 season as the team looks to navigate its way through the crowded Western Conference. Luckily, even though LA lost, the team welcomed LeBron James back from injury on Sunday.

This is an extremely important time for the purple and gold as the team looks to avoid missing the playoffs two years in a row. Any piece of Lakers news that comes out at this point in time should be taken incredibly seriously.

It is Monday meaning it is time for our Lakers news roundup and there is plenty of news to digest around the team.

Lakers news roundup:

  • LeBron James confirmed after Sunday’s game that two different doctors recommended surgery on his torn foot ligament. James instead went to the “LeBron James of feet” and was able to recover from the injury at an incredible timeline to return to action.
  • Head coach Darvin Ham confirmed on Sunday that Austin Reaves is going to remain in the starting lineup with LeBron James back in action. Reaves was not starting before LeBron got hurt but his incredible play as of late has earned him a starting spot with James back in the fold.
  • Patrick Beverley continued his media tour of bashing the Lakers both before and after Sunday’s game. Before the game he posted a well-timed Charmin advertisement on Twitter and after the game, he explained how the Lakers were “using him like a fork” even though he was a spoon.
  • Malik Beasley responded to criticism on Instagram revolving around his struggles from the three-point line. Beasley is shooting 34.9% from three in LA and assured Lakers fans that his shot will turn a corner at some point.

"Malik Beasley responds to the criticism by u/Clean-Philosophy-142 in lakers"

NBA news roundup:

  • The Dallas Mavericks at least provided some help to the Lakers on Sunday, losing to the Charlotte Hornets in the process. Dallas is now 5-16 since trading for Kyrie Irving before the NBA trade deadline.
  • Anthony Edwards made his return to the Timberwolves lineup on Sunday shortly after Karl-Anthony Towns made his return from injury. Minnesota beat Golden State 99-96. The T-Wolves are one game ahead of the Lakers as the seventh seed and are half a game behind the Warriors.
  • Rumors are swirling that the Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets could be interested in Ime Udoka after the 2022-23 season if the two teams indeed have head-coaching vacancies. Udoka was suspended for the season for violating Boston’s team policies.
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