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NBA: LeBron James out 4-6 weeks due to ankle injury - report

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Field Level Media/Reuters

<p>Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James&#x27; ankle injury will require a recovery period of four to six weeks, Stadium reported Thursday.</p><p>James suffered the high-ankle sprain on March 20 so he could conceivably be sidelined for all of April, depending on the healing process.</p><p>The four-time MVP was injured in a contest against the Atlanta Hawks.</p><p>Atlanta forward Solomon Hill rolled into James&#x27; right ankle while chasing after a loose ball with 10:50 remaining in the second quarter. James let out a scream in frustration as he grimaced while rolling around on the floor.</p><p>James, 36, is averaging 25.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 7.9 assists in 41 games.</p><p>The Lakers have lost three straight games, beginning with the game in which James was injured. Los Angeles hosts the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.</p><div><strong>--Field Level Media</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dl2brOnM6G0?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' ankle injury will require a recovery period of four to six weeks, Stadium reported Thursday.</p><p>James suffered the high-ankle sprain on March 20 so he could conceivably be sidelined for all of April, depending on the healing process.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' ankle injury will require a recovery period of four to six weeks, Stadium reported Thursday. James suffered the high-ankle sprain on March 20 so he could conceivably be sidelined for all of April, depending on the healing process.