Tim MacMahon suggests the Lakers must move LeBron James into a different role, arguing the 41-year-old and the rest of the roster lack the defensive "length and athleticism" to compete.

LeBron James has regressed to a level of defensive liability for the Lakers, as he's statiscally the team's worst defender by all metrics.

The LeBron James-Los Angeles Lakers relationship hasn’t been on the best of terms for several months now. It reportedly started when the team traded for Luka Doncic and sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks without James knowing.

Are LeBron James, Luka Doncic playing tonight vs. Kings? Final status for Lakers stars originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. After dropping three straight games, the Los Angeles Lakers will look to get back on track against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.

LeBron James is playing tonight as the Lakers face the Kings, with the latest injury update confirming the 41-year-old star is fully fit despite Los Angeles’ recent slump.

Houston became the latest team to torch the Lakers, who have a problem because their core trio struggles to guard.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James prepares for his record 20th NBA Christmas Day game as LA hosts the Houston Rockets on Christmas day.