James will turn 40 on Dec. 30. He and the Lakers have stumbled as of late, and some rest could be appealing for both parties.

James will turn 40 on Dec. 30. He and the Lakers have stumbled as of late, and some rest could be appealing for both parties.

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a tough stretch, and it’s clear they’ve hit a critical point in their season.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James did not practice with the team on Wednesday after sitting out Sunday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers due ...

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick clarified his decision to give the team a day off instead of holding practice, as ...

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick discusses others stepping up in LeBron James' absence against the Portland Trail ...

JJ Redick says from reviewing tape of the Miami game, the biggest issue was “we got to talk more.” Asked how to fix that if ...

LeBron James was excused from the Los Angeles Lakers' practice on Wednesday for personal reasons, coach JJ Redick said.

While acknowledging they need more practice time, head coach JJ Redick feels the banged up Los Angeles Lakers will benefit more from rest.

LeBron James was excused from the Los Angeles Lakers' practice on Wednesday for personal reasons, coach JJ Redick said.

LeBron James has had excused absences while the rest of the Lakers have rested, met and practiced during their rare days off ...

JJ Redick’s Lakers haven’t been able to do much of anything right as of late — dropping six of their last eight games, ...