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LeBron James was sidelined for the LA Lakers' matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday due to an illness.

LeBron James will not play because of illness when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Sacramento Kings, while Anthony Davis is a game-time decision with a sprained ankle

LeBron James had 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists while breaking the NBA record for regular-season minutes, helping the Los Angeles beat the Sacramento Kings 113-100 on Thursday night.

Superstar forward LeBron James' status for Saturday night's game against the Sacramento Kings at home is finally known.

The Los Angeles Lakers look to earn a season sweep over the Sacramento Kings, although LeBron James is out with an illness.

LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings with an illness, the team announced. It will be James' third missed game of the season. James missed practice Friday because of the illness and was listed as questionable for the Sacramento game.

Lakers superstar LeBron James has been ruled out of Saturday's contest with an illness. James, 39, is having the worst scoring season of his career since he was a rookie, but the future Hall of Famer is still making a huge impact.

Three of the most important members of the Lakers are not 100% heading into Saturday's matchup against the Kings.

Apr 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) forward Evan Mobley (4) and guard Darius Garland (10) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

James went into Thursday's matchup with an injury designation as he manages a foot issue, but was able to suit up and make NBA history. The Lakers are 14-12 on the season heading into the weekend series in Sacramento, while the Kings could use the two wins over LA to get back above .500 for the first time in over a month.