Spotify | YouTube Vincent Goodwill and The Athletic’s Sam Amick react to the Sacramento Kings firing Mike Brown after a 13-18 start. Amick breaks down why he was fired and how De’Aaron Fox might have had a role in the decision.

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

LeBron James had 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists while breaking the NBA record for regular-season minutes, helping the Los Angeles beat the Sacramento Kings 113-100 on Thursday night.

Superstar forward LeBron James' status for Saturday night's game against the Sacramento Kings at home is finally known.

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

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.

Since joining in 2018, James has not only reinvigorated the franchise with a championship but also forged a deep bond with the team. This connection was further cemented when they selected his son, Bronny James, as the No. 55 pick in the NBA Draft, fulfilling the dream of playing alongside his son and ticking off an item on his NBA bucket list.

LeBron James finally turned 40 on Monday, which brings into sharp focus just how amazing his career has been. LeBron is still doing it all for the Lakers, as he's averaging 23.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 9.0 assists, and it seems like he's setting a new record every time he steps onto the court.

LeBron James made his NBA debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Sacramento Kings in October 2003 at 18 years old. Today, he played against the

James made his NBA debut as an 18-year-old rookie with the Cavaliers on Oct. 29, 2003, pouring in 25 points in a loss to the Sacramento Kings. Now, at 40 years old, James—and his former team—will once again be the answer to a sports trivia question for years to come should he take the court Tuesday night.