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Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups- LeBron James Pops Up on Injury Report Ahead of Clash Against Pelicans

LeBron James listed on injury report ahead of Sunday's game.

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The Los Angeles Lakers will welcome the New Orleans Pelicans for the third of their four-game homestand on Sunday, November 30. This will be the second meeting between both the teams in the NBA 2025-26 season. Their first encounter of the season saw the Lakers recording a convincing 118-104 win in an NBA Cup group-stage game. As of now, the Lakers are coming off a ten-point win over the Dallas Mavericks in the last group stage play of the in-season tournament.

The game saw Austin Reaves leading the winners with 38 points, while Luka Doncic dropped 35 points for the 17-time NBA champions. On the other hand, the Pelicans locked horns with the Golden State Warriors in their most-recent game. Notably, they are one of the worst performing teams in the ongoing season, looming at the bottom of the standings.

Considering how both teams have been performing in the current season, we can expect a lopsided game taking place at Crypto.com Arena. Having said that, let’s see if there are any injury concerns for the Lakers as well as the Pelicans ahead of their Sunday encounter.

Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

Given below is a complete breakdown of the injury report and expected starting lineups for Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans.

Los Angeles Lakers’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
LeBron James	SF	Foot	Questionable
Marcus Smart	PG	Back	Questionable

The Los Angeles Lakers have listed their superstar LeBron James as questionable for Sunday’s game with left foot injury management. This is the first time James has landed on the injury report since his return from sciatica injury.

Marcus Smart has been listed doubtful for the upcoming game against the Pelicans on Sunday. He didn’t appear in Friday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. And, he is likely to be out for the upcoming game as well.

New Orleans Pelicans’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Trey Murphy III	SF	Elbow	Questionable
Jordan Poole	SG	Quadriceps	Questionable
Jordan Hawkins	SG	Illness	Questionable
Karlo Matkovic	PF	Calf	Questionable
Herbert Jones	SG	Calf	Out
Dejounte Murray	PG	Achilles	Out

Trey Murphy III missed Saturday’s game with right elbow soreness. He is expected to be questionable for Sunday.

Jordan Poole has missed a good chunk of time with quadriceps injury. He is questionable for Sunday’s game.

Jordan Hawkins has been battling illness, and his status for Sunday is listed as questionable.

Karlo Matkovic is rehabbing his calf injury. Though he is working back to full fitness, he is seemingly not ready to return yet.

Herbert Jones sustained a mild right calf strain and is expected to undergo re-evaluation soon.

Dejounte Murray tore his Achilles last season and is recovering well from the injury.

Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Predicted Starting Lineups

Los Angeles Lakers: Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, DeAndre Ayton, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson, Saddiq Bey, Derik Queen, Bryce McGowens, Jeremiah Fears

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.