LeBron James may return for the Los Angeles Lakers against either the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday or the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday as he continues to recover from ongoing discomfort in his foot and ankle.

Miles Bridges scored 29 points, LaMelo Ball added 27 and the Charlotte Hornets stunned LeBron James and Luka Doncic with a 100-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. James scored 16 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter,

Its Wednesday, February 19, and the Charlotte Hornets (13-39) are in LA to take on the Lakers (32-20). This game was originally scheduled for January 9 but was postponed due to the LA wildfires. Check your lineups as gametime approaches as the availability of both LeBron James and LaMelo Ball is in questions due to lingering ankle issues with each.

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to action after enjoying the All-Star break, but things didn’t get off to a great start, as they suffered an upset 100-97 defeat at the hands of the lowly Charlotte Hornets.

LeBron James hit a new low in the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Check out the disgraceful stat James logged in.

LeBron James 26 points but misses two 3-point attempts right before the buzzer, Luka Doncic struggles with his shot and Austin Reaves’ ejection proves costly as the Lakers drop another game to one

James was listed earlier as questionable for tonight's matchup against the Hornets due to left ankle soreness.

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James and JJ Redick don't believe Austin Reaves' ejection against the Charlotte Hornets was warranted.

LeBron James with 26 Points vs. Charlotte Hornets. LeBron James with 26 Points vs. Charlotte Hornets, 02/19/2025. Playlist

In an alternate reality, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Mark Williams all teamed up to throttle the Charlotte Hornets last night. Instead, it was Williams, LaMelo Ball, and Miles Bridges who guided the Hornets to a shocking road upset over the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets had an unusual game on Wednesday, facing off after their trade for Mark Williams fell apart. It was the first game Williams played for Charlotte since he reportedly failed his physical and then had to return to the team that had agreed on a deal that would send him to Los Angeles.