Hall of Fame former NBA power forward Charles Barkley, now an ESPN analyst, has mightily trolled 21-time All-NBA Los Angeles Lakers power forward LeBron James f

"Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are both being held out of the lineup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced, one day after the pair played nearly 40 minutes apiece in a 130-120 win over the Miami Heat ," wrote Dave McMenamin.

Yahoo Sports Daily hosts Caroline Fenton and Jason Fitz are joined by Brian Windhorst, NBA insider with ESPN, to discuss the latest on LeBron James’ injury and when he will return to the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA rumors suggest Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves could command at least $30 million per year on his next contract.

As the Los Angeles Lakers won without LeBron James in the lineup, Charles Barkley suggested his injury might be fake.

On Sunday, November 2, the Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) take on the Miami Heat (3-2) as 5.5-point favorites. The matchup's over/under is set at 233.5. Los Angeles defeated the Grizzlies 117-112 in their last encounter on Friday.

The Lakers barely edged out the Timberwolves, winning 116-115, and now hold a 3-2 record. They’ve been navigating the season without their longtime star, LeBron James, who has been out since the preseason.

Reaves was also listed on the Lakers' official NBA injury report ahead of Monday night's clash against the Trail Blazers. He was listed as out on the report due to right groin soreness, according to ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin. "Full injury report: Austin Reaves is also out," McMenamin said.

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