ATLANTA -- LeBron James has continued swelling in his left knee and is not with the Lakers for Sunday's game at the Hawks.
James is missing his third straight game. He left the team early to return to Los Angeles for treatment.
Lakers coach Frank Vogel said an MRI on James' knee revealed "general swelling."
"As the long as the swelling is there, he's going to be out," Vogel said.
Vogel said James could return for Wednesday night's home game against Portland if the swelling calms down.
Another Lakers All-Star, forward Anthony Davis, is starting Sunday after missing one game with right wrist soreness.