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LeBron James will not play against Rockets tonight, Alex Caruso is questionable

LeBron James has been listed as probable to play with a sore right groin on every Lakers injury report so far in the bubble, but tonight against the Houston Rockets, his designation has changed: He is being rested to deal with the nagging issue, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Alex Caruso is also questionable to suit up.

Lakers injury report for tonight vs. HOU:
Davis- sprained right ankle- PROBABLE
Morris-left hip contusion - PROBABLE
Caldwell-Pope- right ribs contusion -PROBABLE
Howard- sore right knee - PROBABLE
Caruso-left neck muscle spasms - QUESTIONABLE
James - sore right groin - OUT— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) August 6, 2020

James is averaging 19.