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DENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 22: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks back to his bench while playing the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter during game two of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 22, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena.
For the game, both teams have announced their injury reports.
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers prepares for the start of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
UPDATE: Jaxson Hayes has also been ruled out.
The hits keep coming for the #Lakers as now Jaxson Hayes (back soreness) has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game versus Minnesota.
No LeBron, Hayes or Kleber tonight
UPDATE: LeBron James and Maxi Kleber have been ruled out.
UPDATE: Bronny James, Adou Thiero and Dalton Knecht have all been recalled to the NBA before Tuesday’s game (h/t Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI).
LeBron James is questionable.
He has missed each of the previous two games, so this would be his third straight out of action (if he doesn’t play).
The four-time NBA Champion is averaging 21.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 50.4% from the field and 31.3% from three-point range in 44 games.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 22, 2024: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) sits alone on the bench before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on October 22, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
In addition, the Lakers will be without several of their young players.
Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI wrote: “The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guards Bronny James Jr. and Dalton Knecht along with forward Adou Thiero to the South Bay Lakers.”
Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 24: Head coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves gestures during the fourth quarter of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on February 24, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. The Minnesota Timberwolves won 124-121. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
On the other side, the Timberwolves are fully healthy for the contest.
Timberwolves PR wrote: “UPDATED Minnesota @Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game at L.A. Lakers:
AVAILABLE
Anderson- Right Knee Soreness
Beringer- G League Assignment
Freeman- Two-Way
Pullin- Two-Way”
UPDATED Minnesota @Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game at L.A. Lakers:
AVAILABLE Anderson- Right Knee SorenessBeringer- G League Assignment Freeman- Two-WayPullin- Two-Way https://t.co/IxRByJYCr9
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) March 10, 2026
Timberwolves Rolling Ahead Of Lakers Battle
The Timberwolves have won eight out of their last ten games.
They are currently the third seed with a 40-24 record in 64 games.
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – OCTOBER 22: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after beating the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on October 22, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Following their showdown with the Lakers, the Timberwolves will play their next game on Wednesday against the LA Clippers (also in Los Angeles).
On the road, they are 18-12 in the 30 games they have played away from the Target Center.
Lakers Still Going Strong
The Lakers are the fifth seed with a 39-25 record in 64 games.
They have won two in a row (and six out of their last ten).
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 14: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks with head coach JJ Redick during the first half of the NBA preseason game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 14, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)
After the Timberwolves, the Lakers will host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday in Los Angeles.
They are 20-12 at home.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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