The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Milwaukee Bucks for their fifth match in the preseason. With a 2-2 record so far, the Lakers look forward to getting one over the Bucks. However, that will not be an easy task. Both Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo will take the stage together for the first time since the blockbuster trade.

However, ahead of the exciting matchup, LeBron James has preoccupied himself with Lamar Jackson and Odell Beckham Jr., who are facing the Tennessee Titans in London today.

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The Lakers and the Bucks have made significant off-season moves to fortify their rosters. And now it’s time for them to try out different lineups and build team chemistry. After acquiring Damian Lillard in a three-way deal with the Suns, the Bucks are looking forward to making a deep run to the playoffs.

The two superstars of the franchise will make their preseason debut tonight after missing the first two games. But will the new duo of Giannis and Damian outshine James and Anthony Davis? Only one way to find out.

The showdown begins at 7:00 PM ET on October 15 at the crypto.com Arena. Interestingly, just hours before the game began, James took to Instagram to update how he was spending his morning.

The 4x NBA Champion posted a story of him watching the Baltimore Ravens face off against the Tennessee Titans in London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Week 6 of the 2023 NFL Season. It was a boomerang of his TV screen with both teams tied at 3-3, followed by the caption, “😁🏈🤎”. Continuing his NFL predictions tradition, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to make his pick for the day.

This only raises questions about his availability today. But if the King decides to participate tonight, it will make for an electrifying game.

Will LeBron James play tonight against the Bucks?

If the Lakers are to make a deep postseason run, James will play an integral role in the team. Not just with his bullish strength and freak athleticism, but also with his intangibles. After he struggled with a foot injury throughout last season, the Lakers are managing his minutes, so he can be fresh for the upcoming season. He has only suited up for two of the four preseason games the Lakers have played so far.

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The Purple and Gold will take on the Milwaukee Bucks for the team’s fifth preseason game. While it is confirmed that the dynamic duo will join today versus the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James’ availability is still in question. James has been taking it easy so far to ensure maximum availability for when it matters the most – the playoffs. The Lakers forward has been taking a break after participating in a game. Since he laced up for the Lakers’ Friday loss to the Golden State Warriors, his participation in today’s matchup seems highly unlikely.

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