Lakers to sit James (groin) Tuesday

LeBron James will not play Tuesday when the Los Angeles Lakers visit Milwaukee due to a sore left groin, the team announced. Head coach Luke Walton's rotation against the Bucks could be shortened by additional injuries.

The Lakers ruled out Lance Stephenson -- he's dealing with a toe injury -- on Tuesday. Guard Josh Hart is questionable with knee soreness and center Tyson Chandler (neck) is probable. James is averaging 27.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game this season but has played in only 51 of the Lakers' 70 games. He scored 33 points in 35 minutes in a loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday.

--Field Level Media