LeBron James responded to comments made by AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic saying that it was a "mistake" for James and other "famous" people to get involved into politics.

"He was the same guy who said when he was back in Sweden ... because his last name wasn't a certain last name, that he felt there was some racism going on when he was out on the pitch," said James, before adding that he does his homework before addressing social issues.

James was referring to a 2018 interview in which Ibrahimovic said he experienced "undercover racism" in Sweden due to his Bosnian roots.

"I am not Andersson or Svensson. If I would be that, trust me, they would defend me even if I would rob a bank. They would defend me, I tell you," Ibrahimovic told Canal+ at the time.

James continued, adding that he would never stop addressing social issues in his community.

"I would never shut up about things that are wrong. I preach about my people, and I preach about equality. Social injustice. Racism. Systematic voter suppression. Things that go on in our community ... So, there's no way I would ever just stick to sports, because I understand how this platform and how powerful my voice is."

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Damian Jones to a 10-day contract.

Jones has played in 118 career games (49 starts) for Golden State, Atlanta and Phoenix, with averages of 4.3 points (.657 FG%) and 2.8 rebounds in 13.3 minutes. Last season with Atlanta, Jones notched 5.6 points (.680 FG%) and 3.7 rebounds. In 14 games for Phoenix this year, he tallied 1.6 points and 1.3 rebounds per game.

The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving Quinn Cook, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Several teams are expected to express interest in Cook.

The 27-year-old is averaging 2.1 points per game this season. 

The Lakers now have two open roster spots. 

LeBron James put it on himself to adjust his game without Anthony Davis following the Los Angeles Lakers' 96-94 loss to the Miami Heat.

James finished the game with 19 points on 7-of-21 shooting, his worst shooting percentage of the season.

"I think that's what it all boils down to, and right now is another challenge for me, to be able to adjust. Not having AD for a long period of time is something that we haven't had over the last year and a half, and now it's time for me to adjust again and see ways I can be even more effective to help this team win ballgames," said James.

Davis will be out four weeks, according to team doctors. 

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope said the Lakers' role players need to help James out as much as possible without making mistakes or turnovers. 

"We try to help him out as much as possible, and we want to do it as perfect as possible, as we can. We try to help him out, we try not to make too much mistakes when we're on the floor with him or even running a play with him, just to give him some help. We do ask Bron for a lot; he gives us a lot each and every game," said Caldwell-Pope. 

The Los Angeles Lakers will be among the teams that will pursue DeMarcus Cousins, sources told Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer.

Cousins will part ways with the Rockets in the upcoming days. 

O'Connor adds that the market will be limited for Cousins as he returns from multiple major injuries. 

Dennis Schroder tested negative for COVID-19 but will be out for seven days due to contact tracing, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Schroder is set to miss three Lakers' games during his quarantine.

Wesley Matthews is set to take Schroder's place in the starting lineup.

The game between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers averaged 1.9 million viewers on TNT, making it the most-watched game on cable for this season.

That number represented an 88% increase between the Rockets and Warriors on a comparable February date last season.

The previous night's game between the Heat and Warriors averaged 1.05 million, while the Rockets and Sixers averaged 749,000.

Anthony Davis will be out four weeks after being re-evaluated by team doctors on Thursday, according to Frank Vogel.

Davis re-aggravated his Achilles injury and suffered a calf strain last week. 

The four-week period is an estimate that also includes the amount of time Davis would need to ramp up his activity in practices and workouts. 

Alex Caruso has agreed to a multi-year sneaker deal with ANTA.

Caruso is wearing the brand for the first time in Thursday's game.

ANTA also has shoe deals with Klay Thompson, Gordon Hayward and Kevon Looney.

Dennis Schroder will miss Thursday's game for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Brooklyn Nets due to the NBA's health and safety protocols.

Schroder is averaging 14.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists this season for the Lakers.