Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Indiana Pacers center Deandre Ayton have been ruled out of the matchup between the Lakers and Pacers scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2026.
The Lakers announced that James will sit out, while the Pacers confirmed Ayton’s absence. No further details on the reasons for either player’s unavailability were immediately provided.
The meeting marks the only regular-season contest between the two clubs this week. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. local time.
Source: New York Post
