Is LeBron James playing tonight against Timberwolves? Exploring 4xNBA champ's status for Lakers season opener | (Oct. 22)

LeBron James is set to take the court in the LA Lakers' season opener of the 2024-25 NBA regular season against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. Entering his 22nd season in the league, LeBron has been selected for the NBA All-Star game in 20 of his 21 seasons.

The four-time NBA champion sat out the Lakers' final two preseason games to rest ahead of the regular season. In three preseason games he played, the four-time MVP averaged 12.0 points on 46.9% shooting from the field, including an impressive 57.1% from beyond the arc. He also contributed 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.

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LeBron James locked in on winning another championship

LeBron James joined the Lakers in 2018 and is now preparing for his seventh season with the storied franchise. During his six-year tenure with the Purple and Gold, the four-time NBA Finals MVP secured one championship, which came in 2020. As the new season approaches, LeBron and his teammates are fully focused on adding another title to the Lakers' illustrious history.

"Guys are just excited to be back in the gym," James said in a video shared by the Lakers. "Guys are excited to be a part of the process. That's putting in the work for one common goal."

LeBron and the Lakers' championship hopes have been derailed by the Denver Nuggets in the past two seasons. Last season, the Lakers fell to Nikola Jokic and Co. in five games in the first round of the playoffs. The previous year, the Purple and Gold were swept by the Nuggets in the 2023 Western Conference Finals.

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How to watch LeBron James in action during Lakers vs. Timberwolves game?

The Lakers vs. Timberwolves game will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The game will tip off at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT).

The game between the Lakers and the Timberwolves will be broadcast live on TNT and Spectrum SportsNet (local). Fans will also have the option to stream the game live on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).

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