James isn't playing against the Knicks despite being still near the top of his game at age 41. It's a bummer, at least to an extent, for everyone tuning in wanting to see King James do his thing. LeBron isn't playing on Sunday due to injury. He was a game-time decision, and before tip-off, he was ruled out.

Lakers star LeBron James sat out of his third consecutive game on Tuesday night, with the team ruling him out two hours before tipoff of their 120-106 win over the Timberwolves because of a right hip ...

Los Angeles has gone 4-0 in his absence.