Lakers coach JJ Redick said James’ hip injury typically has a recovery period of 1-2 weeks. James scored 38 points in the Game 3 road loss to the Timberwolves on April 25, exactly two weeks after suffering the injury. He was also sidelined for two weeks from early to mid-March because of a strained left groin.

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games, putting the nail in the coffin of this season. But during the crucial Game 5 matchup at

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James suffered a knee injury during the team's five-game playoff series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. James tried to play through the injury, but eventually the Lakers were eliminated.