LeBron James Injury Status Update for April 7th, 2026
LeBron James of the Lakers has been ruled out and will not play today. LeBron was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 23rd game LeBron has missed this season.
LeBron James Season Averages
LeBron's absence leaves a significant hole in the Lakers rotation. Across 56 games this season, he's averaging 20.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game while playing 33.4 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.4 | 20.6 | 6.0 | 6.9 | 15.2 |
Lakers Performance With & Without LeBron James
The numbers tell a clear story about LeBron's value to the Lakers. With LeBron in the lineup this season, the team is 36-20. Without him, they've gone 14-7. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (115.1 vs 117.8), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 36-20 | 14-7 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.8 | 115.1 | -2.7 |
| Def Rating | 116.3 | 114.6 | -1.6 |
| Net Rating | 1.5 | 0.4 | -1.1 |
| PPG | 117.0 | 115.4 | -1.6 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without LeBron James?
When LeBron sits, other Lakers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Austin Reaves, Dalton Knecht and Luke Kennard stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When LeBron has been out this season, Austin Reaves has averaged 7.5 more points per game, 3.7 additional field goal attempts and 3.3 more assists.
PPG: +7.5 | FGA: +3.7 | APG: +3.3
When LeBron has been out this season, Dalton Knecht has averaged 3.5 additional field goal attempts and 10.4 extra minutes.
FGA: +3.5 | MPG: +10.4
When LeBron has been out this season, Luke Kennard has averaged 5.1 more points per game and 5.4 extra minutes.
PPG: +5.1 | MPG: +5.4
LeBron James Betting Trends
For bettors, LeBron's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Lakers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when LeBron has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without James) Rui Hachimura 3PM OVER: 15-5 (+9.3u, 1.6 / -123 avg. line) Lakers ML: 14-8 (+9.2u, +143 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — LeBron James's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Thunder @ Lakers - April 7, 2026 Oklahoma City Thunder: Jalen Williams (Out) Los Angeles Lakers: Luka Doncic (Out) LeBron James (Out) Marcus Smart (Out) Austin Reaves (Out)
We'll continue to monitor LeBron's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Lakers.