Is LeBron James playing tonight against Kings? Latest on Lakers 4xNBA champion's availability (Dec. 21)

LeBron James is available after being listed as "questionable" for the Lakers' second consecutive matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday as he continues to manage a left foot injury. The four-time NBA champion was similarly listed as "questionable" prior to the Lakers' game against the Kings on Thursday but was later upgraded to "available."

LeBron made a significant impact in Thursday's game, leading the Lakers to a 113-100 victory at the Golden 1 Center. The 20-time All-Star logged 34 minutes, contributing 19 points, six rebounds, seven assists and one block. He shot 8 of 21 from the field, including 1 of 4 from beyond the arc.

During the game, LeBron achieved yet another milestone in his illustrious career, becoming the all-time leader in regular-season minutes played. He surpassed Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record of 57,446 minutes, bringing his total to 57,471 minutes.

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Following the game, LeBron James expressed satisfaction with his team’s defensive effort against the high-powered Kings offense. The four-time league MVP praised his teammates for minimizing mistakes and executing the game plan effectively, highlighting the importance of their collective effort.

"Our defense stood out the most. Obviously when you shoot 40% on the road, there’s a couple factors that have to happen," LeBron said. "You can’t turn the ball over and you gotta get timely stops and we did that throughout the course of the game."

Meanwhile, the Lakers currently hold the seventh spot in the Western Conference standings with a 15-12 record.

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

The Lakers vs. Kings game is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. The game will tip off at 6 p.m. EST (3 p.m. PT).

The Lakers vs. Kings game will be telecast live on NBCS-CA (local) and Spectrum SportsNet LA (local) while the live streaming will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).