LeBron James ‘out of NBA indefinitely’ after Laker sprained ankle and SHOUTED in pain

LEBRON James will be out indefinitely after suffering a high ankle sprain, the Los Angeles Lakers announced on Saturday.

James, 36, suffered the injury during Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks and reportedly shouted in an uncharacteristic show of pain.

James fell to the floor in pain
James fell to the floor in painCredit: AP
James was injured during Saturday's game
James was injured during Saturday’s gameCredit: Getty Images

The Hawks’ Soloman Hill fell on James’ ankle while trying to steal the ball, which left the 18-year NBA veteran howling in pain on the court.

On his way to the locker room, James knocked a chair over in frustration, ESPN reported.

He was reportedly given X-rays and an MRI on his right ankle after the game.

“I haven’t necessarily seen him scream and scowl like that probably ever,” teammate Kyle Kuzma told ESPN of the injury.

Soloman Hill fell onto James' leg
Soloman Hill fell onto James’ legCredit: AP
It's unclear if James will travel with the Lakers to their next game
It’s unclear if James will travel with the Lakers to their next gameCredit: AP

The Lakers called a timeout after James’ injury, and he tried to stay in the game for a bit longer afterwards – even hitting a three-pointer when he got back in.

However, the Lakers called another timeout shortly after that, and afterwards James stayed out of the game for good.

The Lakers lost to the Hawks, 99-94.

The team’s next game is against Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

As of Saturday evening, it was unclear if James would be traveling with the rest of the Lakers to Arizona.

The NBA star took to Twitter shortly after the Lakers announced that he would be out indefinitely to address the injury.

“Nothing angers and saddens me more than not being available to and for my teammates,” James wrote. “I’m hurt inside and out right now.”

“The road back from recovery begins now. Back soon like I never left. #ThekidfromAKRON,” he added.

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