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Photo: Instagram/LeBron James According to a report by Shams Charania , Los Angeles Lakers ' superstar LeBron James played through a torn tendon in his right foot during the recent season and may require surgery in the offseason. The severity of the injury will be assessed in the coming days, and if a surgical procedure is deemed necessary, it could sideline him for approximately two months. The initial injury occurred on February 26 during a regular season game against the Dallas Mavericks , where James audibly mentioned hearing a popping sound. Consequently, he missed the Lakers' next 13 games after playing through the remainder of that particular game. Upon his return on March 26, James revealed that multiple doctors had initially recommended season-ending surgery. Photo: Instagram/LeBron James However, he managed to find a specialist who aided his recovery, allowing him to play in all subsequent games for the Lakers. Despite his efforts, the Lakers were eliminated in the W...

Photo: Instagram/Joel Embiid  With two weeks left in the 2022-23 NBA regular season, Joel Embiid is the favorite to win the MVP award, according to Caesars Sportsbook. However, in a recent Q&A with The Athletic's Shams Charania , Embiid expressed frustration with the award's changing criteria and seemed to take a shot at Nikola Jokic 's defense. Embiid argued that analytics can be misleading when evaluating defense, citing examples of players who perform poorly on the eye-test but are considered the best defenders by metrics. Photo: Instagram/Joel Embiid  This comment likely refers to Jokic, who is considered a positive defender by most metrics but has been criticized for his foot speed. Embiid also deflected pressure to win onto other players, stating that he is not at the top of the list, and that there are "guys that have won two MVPs, a bunch of MVPs and haven't done anything either." This statement appears to target Jokic, who is the only active two-...

Photo: Instagram/LeBron James  LeBron James has been out of action for two weeks due to a right foot injury, and there's a mixed update on his condition. According to The Athletic's Shams Charania , James is feeling a lot better and has been spotted shooting free throws for the first time since his injury. However, there is no definitive timeline for his return, and he is expected to be out for a while longer. Photo: Instagram/LeBron James  The Lakers believe that he will need a significant portion of the remaining season to get back into playing shape. James will be reassessed in ten days, but he is anticipated to be out for a longer period. Despite James' absence, the Lakers have been playing well since the All-Star break, with a 6-5 record. They have managed to climb up to the tenth seed in the Western Conference, which will put them in contention for the playoffs. However, the team understands that James' health is more important than their playoff position. In 20...