According to a report from Dave McMenamin, some in the Los Angeles Lakers organization believe LeBron is playing too much and he could get run into the ground.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/watch/play-63720e4fe00041a

Adriano was wearing a Lakers cap backwards and he had a smile that immediately broke through the seven seals that had been guarding my heart for almost 10 years — since the father of my girls left us.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2023-03-10/la-affairs-i-missed-the-red-flags

A dunk by Davis and a layup by James allowed the Lakers to move within 92-86 with 3:48 left in the contest.

Source: https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/499708/even-without-ja-morant-grizzlies-topple-lakers-to-level-series

A former Lawndale Leuzinger High and UCLA standout, Westbrook played the past season and a half for his hometown Lakers, a tenure that left a bad taste in the mouths of everyone involved.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/04/05/swanson-clippers-russell-westbrook-serves-up-revenge-against-lakers/

After his portrayal in season 2, the real Pat Riley went on to win three NBA Titles with the Los Angeles Lakers in a four-year span.

Source: https://screenrant.com/what-happened-pat-riley-after-winning-time-season-2/

After losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of last year’s playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies are now signing a former Lakers player.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/baseball/mariners-power-bat-replace-eugenio-suarez-jeimer-candelario/624433

After losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of last year’s playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies are now signing a former Lakers player.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/baseball/mariners-power-bat-replace-eugenio-suarez-jeimer-candelario/624433

After their matchup against the Magic, the Lakers have just 10 games remaining on their schedule.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/03/19/lakers-get-promising-update-lebron-james-injury-return/

A Lakers fan holds their head during the 4th quarter of the 1st game of the Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/05/16/denver-nuggets-los-angeles-lakers-game-1-nba-playoffs/

All that said, the Lakers expect LeBron James (who missed Monday’s game) and Brown (who has missed three straight) back in the lineup on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks, who last beat the Lakers on Christmas in Texas.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/01/11/lakers-max-christie-seizes-opportunities-in-rookie-season/

All that said, the Lakers expect LeBron James (who missed Monday’s game) and Brown (who has missed three straight) back in the lineup on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks, who last beat the Lakers on Christmas in Texas.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/01/11/lakers-max-christie-seizes-opportunities-in-rookie-season/

And he fulfilled the role admirably, averaging 7.5 points and 7.3 rebounds in 18.9 minutes per game, adding 1.1 blocked shots per game, as the Lakers won a championship.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/seandeveney/2023/09/29/dwight-howard-is-somehow-still-going-begging-for-an-nba-job/

And though Davis’ statistical production dipped in his nine second-quarter minutes, it was a stretch in which the Lakers outscored Golden State by six points and that he capped with a rousing block of a Donte DiVincenzo shot.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/05/12/swanson-anthony-davis-lakers-block-out-noise-thwart-warriors/

And with the Lakers playing in Memphis, that rules the night as the early game (all LeBron James all the time, just like in his Heat days).

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/19/ask-ira-is-heats-duncan-robinson-the-favorite-to-start-in-place-of-tyler-herro/

Anthony Davis on his hip, the Lakers fourth-quarter and the costly turnovers.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/11/15/lakers-comeback-falls-short-as-kings-hand-them-their-1st-home-loss/

Asked about longevity and possible retirement in late December when the Lakers were 14-21, James talked about a desire to continue playing.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2023-05-22/lebron-james-thinking-about-nba-future-lakers

A slide show featuring late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant with Dodgers players is shown on the video board before the start of the Dodgers’ game against the Atlanta Braves on Friday night at Dodger Stadium.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/09/01/kobe-bryants-daughter-natalia-tosses-first-pitch-on-lakers-night-at-dodger-stadium/

As the Lakers head into their finale on Sunday against Utah, their playoff (or play-in) fate still undecided, it’s clear they still have real ground to cover — with the situations soon to demand the best from Davis and James.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2023-04-07/lakers-phoenix-suns-recap

As the NBA world saw, the Nets liked the Mavericks’ offer much more than what the Lakers offered, and finalized a deal.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/02/05/lakers-wouldve-give-get-kyrie-irving-revealed/

At the age of 38, James is averaging 29.7 points, 8.4 rebounds and 7.0 assists per night for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/jabari-smith-jr-calls-lebron-james-old/