Is LeBron James playing against Suns tonight? Final status for Lakers star

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The Los Angeles Lakers have dropped two out of their three games since the All-Star break, but they’ll look to get back on track when they host the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.

It will be an important game for the playoff picture in the Western Conference, as the Lakers and Suns are right next to each other in the conference standings in sixth and seventh, respectively.

LeBron James will play vs. Suns on Thursday night 

When it comes to LeBron James' status for the game against Phoenix, the star forward isn't listed on the official injury report, so he'll be out on the floor for the Lakers on Thursday night. 

On the season, James has played in 39 games for L.A. and is averaging 21.7 points, 7.0 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals per performance. 

It will be the 52nd all-time regular season game against the Suns for James. He holds a 31-20 record against Phoenix  in his career. 

This story will be updated. 

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