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LeBron James was sidelined for the LA Lakers' matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday due to an illness.

The Los Angeles Lakers look to earn a season sweep over the Sacramento Kings, although LeBron James is out with an illness.

Apr 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) forward Evan Mobley (4) and guard Darius Garland (10) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

LeBron James turns 40 on Monday, and the Los Angeles Lakers star is about to join a small list of NBA players who have been in the league at that age.

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and Anthony Davis are questionable vs. the Sacramento Kings and D'Angelo Russell is probable.

LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings with an illness, the team announced. It will be James' third missed game of the season. James missed practice Friday because of the illness and was listed as questionable for the Sacramento game.

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will be without LeBron James when they host the Sacramento Kings. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, James has been ruled out due to an illness. The four-time NBA Champion is averaging 23.

LeBron James is questionable for the Lakers' game against the Kings due to illness, while other players like Davis and Hachimura are also dealing with injuries. The Lakers aim to sweep the regular-season series and maintain their position in the Western Conference.

The Lakers may be without their star player, LeBron James, who is listed as questionable after missing Saturday’s win over the Kings.

Lakers superstar LeBron James has been ruled out of Saturday's contest with an illness. James, 39, is having the worst scoring season of his career since he was a rookie, but the future Hall of Famer is still making a huge impact.