Kings vs. Lakers: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish injury news; scouting reports

The status of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is uncertain going into Wednesday’s game against the Kings at Crypto.com Arena.

The Kings and Lakers are separated by 1 ½ games in the Western Conference playoff race with both teams trying to avoid a play-in scenario. The Kings (34-26) are seventh in the West, one game behind the Phoenix Suns for the No. 6 seed. The Lakers (34-29) are ninth, 2 ½ games behind the Suns.

The Lakers are listing James as questionable due to left ankle peroneal tendinopathy. Anthony Davis (Achilles) and Cam Reddish (ankle) are probable. Colin Castleton (wrist), Jarred Vanderbilt (foot), Gabe Vincent (knee) and Christian Wood (knee) have been ruled out.

The Kings will be missing Sasha Vezenkov, who is expected to be sidelined for another week or so with a right ankle sprain.

The Kings are 2-0 against the Lakers this season. They won 132-128 in overtime Oct. 29 in Sacramento and 125-110 on Nov. 15 in Los Angeles.

Scouting Sacramento

De’Aaron Fox is averaging 26.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.9 steals. He is shooting 47.2% from the field and 36.8% from 3-point range. Fox returned from a knee injury to post 20 points and 10 assists in Monday’s 113-109 loss to the Chicago Bulls.

Domantas Sabonis averages 19.9 points, 13.4 rebounds and 8.4 assists. Sabonis leads the league in rebounding, double-doubles (56) and triple-doubles (21). He has recorded 43 consecutive double-doubles.

Malik Monk, perhaps the leading candidate for Sixth Man of the Year, is averaging 15.4 points and 5.2 assists. He is shooting 44.9% from the field and 37.2% from beyond the arc.

Keegan Murray (15.1 points, 5.3 rebounds), Harrison Barnes (12.1 points), Kevin Huerter (11.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists) and Trey Lyles (7.3 points, 4.4 rebounds) are also playing key roles for Sacramento.

Scouting Los Angeles

James, the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 career points, is averaging 25.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 7.9 assists in his 21^st NBA season. Davis averages 24.9 points, 12.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks.

D’Angelo Russell is averaging 17.8 points and 6.2 assists. He scored 26 points in Monday’s 116-104 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Lakers are also getting key contributions from Austin Reaves, who averages 15.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists, Rui Hachimura (12.2 ppg) and Taurean Prince (9.2 ppg).

Kings at Lakers

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Crypto.com Arena

TV: NBC Sports California

Radio: Sactown Sports 1140

Odds: Lakers -2.5

Over/under: 238.5

Injury report

Kings: OUT — Jordan Ford (G League); Colby Jones (G League); Jalen Slawson (G League); Sasha Vezenkov (ankle).

Lakers: PROBABLE — Anthony Davis (Achilles); Cam Reddish (ankle). QUESTIONABLE — LeBron James (ankle). OUT — Jarred Vanderbilt (wrist); Gabe Vincent (knee); Christian Wood (knee).

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