Lakers' LeBron James expected to miss 'extended period of time' with foot injury: report

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The Los Angeles Lakers were starting to get on a roll, winning three straight games. But their superstar player is expected to miss indefinite time following their latest win against the Dallas Mavericks.

LeBron James said he "heard a pop" in his right foot when he went down during the third quarter of the come-from-behind win over the Mavericks on Sunday. However, James would remain in the game through the end, finishing with 26 points, eight rebounds and three assists.

But according to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Lakers are expecting James to miss "an extended period of time" with his foot injury.

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LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 1, 2022 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. (Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Lakers don't have a timeline for James' return, leaving his time away from the team "indefinite" at the moment.

James was noticeably limping as he walked out of the arena on Sunday after helping Los Angeles complete its 27-point comeback victory.

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Lakers head coach Darvin Ham initially said James was "good" post-game but would be undergoing further testing. Those tests must have shown them something that's keeping him on the bench for the time being.

"Our medical people are looking at him right now, and we'll get a reevaluation in the morning," Ham said per the OC Register.

James also revealed that his foot is wrapped up on his Instagram Story. His caption was simply: "Fkn sucks!!!!"

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