Is LeBron James playing tonight? Lakers vs. Nuggets TV channel, time, live stream for 2022 NBA Wednesday game

Benyam Kidane

Is LeBron James playing tonight? Lakers vs. Nuggets TV channel, time, live stream for 2022 NBA Wednesday game image

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves with an 0-3 record, in search of their first win of the season. 

Losses to the Warriors, Clippers, and Trail Blazers have the Lakers sitting in 14th place in the Western Conference and they will look to get on the board on Wednesday when they travel to Denver to face the Nuggets. 

Will LeBron play? Here's the latest on the superstar's status.

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Is LeBron James playing vs. Nuggets tonight?

Per the official injury report, LeBron James (left foot soreness) has been listed as probable for tonight's game. He has been listed as probable for the first three games of the season. 

Through three games, he's averaged 27.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals in 36.7 minutes. 

What channel is Lakers vs. Nuggets on?

  • Wednesday: Wednesday, Oct. 26
  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Live stream: Watch ESPN/ESPN App | Sling TV

Lakers vs. Nuggets will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Watch ESPN, the ESPN App or Sling TV.

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Lakers vs. Nuggets start time

  • Date: Wednesday, Oct. 26
  • Time: 10:00 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. PT

Lakers vs. Nuggets is scheduled to tip off around 10:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver.

Lakers schedule 2022-23

Here is the Lakers' upcoming schedule:

Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
Oct. 26 at Nuggets 10:00 p.m. ESPN
Oct. 28 at Timberwolves 8:00 p.m.  
Oct. 30 vs. Nuggets 9:30 p.m.  
Nov. 2 vs. Pelicans 10:30 p.m.  
Nov. 4 vs. Jazz 10:30 p.m.  

Benyam Kidane

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Benyam Kidane is a senior NBA editor and has been covering the league for The Sporting News since 2016. In his spare time you can find him watching Allen Iverson highlights on repeat.