After Wednesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets dropped the Lakers 6.5 games out of a playoff spot with 17 to play, coach Luke Walton said Thursday that James' workload will be monitored the rest of the season. That was followed by Saturday's news that forward Brandon Ingram is expected to miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. Walton also said Friday that it's possible that point guard Lonzo Ball, sidelined by a Grade 3 ankle sprain since January 19, may not return this season.
Three steps for the Lakers before their crucial offseason
