Is LeBron James playing tonight? Lakers vs. Warriors time, TV channel and live stream for 2023 Saturday NBA game

Joseph Corr

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After LeBron James made history by breaking the all-time NBA scoring record, the Lakers pulled off some massive moves at the trade deadline. Now, Los Angeles will travel to Golden State to take on the Warriors.

LeBron netted his historic 38,390th point on Tuesday night in the Lakers' 133-130 loss to the Thunder, but since that crowning achievement, King James has been sidelined with left ankle soreness.

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D'Angelo Russell and the other Lakers' deadline additions are expected to make their debuts in this game.

This will be Russell's second stint in Los Angeles. He was drafted No. 2 overall by LA in 2015 before being traded to the Nets in June of 2017.

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The Warriors are reeling with reigning Finals MVP Stephen Curry out for "multiple weeks." The nine-time time All-Star is recovering from partial tears to his superior tibiofibular ligaments and interosseous membrane as well as a contusion to his lower leg.

Is LeBron James playing vs. Warriors tonight?

James will miss his 13th game of the season because of left ankle soreness. He was downgraded from questionable to out on the team's latest injury report.

Lakers vs. Warriors start time

  • Date: Saturday, Feb. 11
  • Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT

Lakers vs. Warriors will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 11. The game will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

What channel is Lakers vs. Warriors on?

  • Date: Saturday, Feb. 11
  • TV channel: ABC
  • Live streaming: Sling TV

Lakers vs. Warriors will air on ABC. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.

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Lakers schedule 2022-23

Here are Los Angeles' next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:

DateOpponentTime (ET)TV channel
Feb. 11at Warriors8:30 p.m.ABC
Feb. 13at Trail Blazers10 p.m.
Feb. 15vs. Pelicans10 p.m.ESPN
Feb. 23vs. Warriors10 p.m.TNT
Feb. 26at Mavericks3:30 p.m.ABC

Warriors schedule 2022-23

Here are Golden State's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:

DateOpponentTime (ET)TV channel
Feb. 11vs. Lakers8:30 p.m.ABC
Feb. 13vs. Wizards10 p.m.
Feb. 14at Clippers10 p.m.TNT
Feb. 23at Lakers10 p.m.TNT
Feb. 24vs. Rockets10 p.m.

Joseph Corr

Joseph Corr is a content producer at The Sporting News who has covered the NBA for nearly a decade. A supporter of the Chicago Bulls during the Michael Jordan-era, he is also a fan of his local Australian basketball league; The NBL. Joseph was previously a long-time member of ESPN and Stats Perform’s digital media team, as a reporter, video editor and production assistant. Based in Sydney, Australia Joseph has worked for TSN since 2022.