LOS ANGELES — LeBron James, who’s among several Lakers players who won’t be available Tuesday night, will miss his 18th game of the season when he sits against the San Antonio Spurs, likely bringing an end to a legendary record.
James’ absence against the Spurs will prevent him from reaching the NBA’s 65-game threshold for end-of-season award considerations, meaning he won’t be eligible for All-NBA honors.
The 41-year-old James has been named to league-record 21 consecutive All-NBA teams, starting with second team honors following 2004-05, his second season in the league, and continuing through 2024-25, when he was also named to the second team.
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The Lakers ruled James out because of left foot arthritis, with the team playing on the second night of a back-to-back after Monday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
James hadn’t missed a game since Jan. 7.
Since the 2023-24 season, in most cases, players have had to play in at least 65 regular-season games to qualify for major awards such as MVP and All-NBA teams.
James has averaged 21.8 points, 6.8 assists and 5.7 rebounds in 34 games.