Frank Vogel on LeBron James: The number one goal is that he’s healthy for the long haul

Mike Trudell: More Vogel on LeBron, who’s dealing with the swelling in his knee: “The number one goal is that he’s healthy for the long haul.” Vogel added: “We have to win games when he’s out.” Source: Twitter @LakersReporter What’s the buzz on …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
More Vogel on LeBron, who’s dealing with the swelling in his knee: “The number one goal is that he’s healthy for the long haul.”
Vogel added: “We have to win games when he’s out.” – 4:14 PM
Mike Bresnahan @Mike_Bresnahan
LeBron James did not practice today because of his sore knee and is listed as doubtful for tomorrow’s game vs. Portland, Lakers Coach Frank Vogel said.
“Still looking at trying to get swelling down,” Vogel said. – 4:12 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron James listed as doubtful for Lakers vs Portland tomorrow, per Vogel – 4:11 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Frank Vogel says that LeBron James will be officially listed as DOUBTFUL for tomorrow’s game. – 4:11 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Frank Vogel says LeBron James is listed as doubtful for tomorrow’s game against Portland. – 4:11 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel says LeBron James is listed as DOUBTFUL for tomorrow’s game. – 4:11 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James did not participate in today’s practice and was not at the Lakers’ facility as he continues his left knee treatment, according to the team. – 3:32 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Lakers say that LeBron James (left knee swelling) didn’t practice at the facility today as he focuses on his treatment. – 3:27 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James did not participate in practice today, according to the Lakers, and underwent treatment on his left knee away from the practice facility. – 3:26 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
All-NBA Teams if the season ended today:
1st
G: Ja
G: Steph
F: Giannis
F: LeBron
C: Jokić
2nd
G: CP3
G: Booker
F: KD
F: Jimmy
C: Embiid
3rd:
G: Harden
G: VanVleet
F: DeMar…who should be a F
F: Draymond
C: Gobert – 3:07 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
My initial thoughts on the latest LeBron James injury update from @Shams Charania, including, “Damn, how grateful are the Lakers for the play-in?” theathletic.com/news/lakers-le…1:07 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Lakers star LeBron James is expected to miss Wednesday’s game vs. Portland, and could be out a few more games due to irritation in left knee, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Sides want to be cautious and allow James to return once irritation subsides. – 11:42 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“He left twice… he’ll leave again.”
@Charles Oakley tells @Frank Isola & @Brian Scalabrine his thoughts on LeBron’s future pic.twitter.com/xsxCbUd1qX11:29 AM

Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Charles Oakley reveals origin of James Dolan beef. His story involves LeBron James, Rich Paul and Worldwide Wes nydailynews.com/sports/basketb…9:54 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Josh Giddey this season:
✅ 511 PTS
✅ 334 REB
✅ 268 AST
Giddey (19 years, 113 days) is the second-youngest player in NBA history to reach career totals of 500 points, 250 rebounds, and 250 assists, trailing only LeBron James (19 years, 31 days). pic.twitter.com/PAsrSkyGcW9:11 AM

Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
In new book, Charles Oakley reveals origin of James Dolan beef and its LeBron fallout nydailynews.com/sports/basketb…9:10 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Per @ESPNStatsInfo, list of NBA teens with 500 points, 200 rebounds and 200 assists in first 45 career games:
LeBron James
Luka Doncic
LaMelo Ball
Josh Giddey – 11:32 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
‘Lakers Talk’ tonight starts at 7p…
-Road trip went just like season…Up’s, Down’s & Injuries
-Concern with Lebron…Russ & AD cannot carry the load
-How much value does THT have in the Trade market?
Guest: @Mike Bresnahan from @SpectrumSN
@ESPNLosAngeles9:07 PM
Ben Cotton @Ben_Cotton15
The Cavs haven’t won a playoff series without LeBron James since 1993, but the franchise could be on the cusp of something special as it ushers in an exciting new era @FOXSportsAUS
foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba…6:15 PM

More on this storyline

Kyle Goon: Vogel adds it’s “likely” that Malik Monk continues to start for the Lakers while LeBron is out because of his scoring punch. -via Twitter @kylegoon / February 1, 2022
Ryan Ward: Russell Westbrook on LeBron: “To my knowledge, he’s alright.” Said he didn’t talk to him about basketball. -via Twitter @RyanWardLA / February 1, 2022