Luka Doncic has been steering the LA Lakers in LeBron James’ absence, handling the offense and setting the tone each night. Now, after a four-day break, Los Angeles gets ready to face the Utah Jazz again. Their previous meeting marked LeBron’s debut in his 23rd season, a matchup the Lakers won 140-126. With the rematch arriving just a week later, the main question is whether LeBron will suit up, and if Doncic will join him.

Are Luka Doncic, LeBron James playing tonight?

Lakers fans can exhale. Both Luka Doncic and LeBron James are absent from the injury report and confirmed to play tonight. Doncic, who briefly missed time earlier this season with a finger sprain and leg contusion, is averaging 34.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 9.0 assists. His presence is important, but attention now turns to LeBron as the Lakers take the floor at full strength.

Lakers forward LeBron James finally made his season debut against the Utah Jazz after missing the first 14 games. A sciatica issue had kept him out since the preseason, but he returned to log 30 minutes and finish with 11 points, 12 assists, and 3 rebounds. His presence immediately steadied the lineup and marked an important step forward for Los Angeles.

After a long break, it took King James a while to get back his rhythm, but James felt pretty good about his performance in his season debut. “Wind was a little shaky to begin,” James said. “Obviously, that was expected, but as the game went on and on, my wind got a lot better. I caught my second wind, caught my third wind. Rhythm is still coming back, obviously. First game in quite a while, almost seven months. Everything that happened tonight was as expected.”

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz Injury Report

Los Angeles Lakers Injury Update

For the first time this season, the Lakers have no players listed on the injury report.

Utah Jazz Injury Update

• Georges Niang is out as he will have his left foot injury re-evaluated by Jazz medical staff in 10 to 14 days.

• Walker Kessler has been out since November 6 after undergoing left shoulder surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

Predicted Starting Lineups: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz

Where to Watch & Game Info

Date: Sunday, November 24, 2025

Time: 9:00 PM ET

Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California

Broadcast: The game will air on Spectrum SportsNet for local viewers in Los Angeles. Out-of-market fans can watch the matchup on NBA League Pass, with availability subject to regional blackout rules.

Streaming: Fans can stream the game on the NBA App and NBA League Pass with a valid subscription.

Game Preview & Prediction

Now that both Luka Doncic and LeBron James are fully available, the Lakers have one of the most potent backcourts in the league. The Utah Jazz, meanwhile, are dealing with significant injuries, including Walker Kessler out for the season and Georges Niang sidelined with a foot injury. Given the Lakers’ full-strength roster and the Jazz’s injury issues, Los Angeles is favored to win.