Los Angeles Lakers Star LeBron James Suffers Ankle Injury

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sustained a right ankle injury early in the second quarter of Saturday’s 99-94 loss to the visiting Atlanta Hawks in the NBA.

LeBron said he was hurting “inside and out” after suffering a right ankle injury on Saturday that will sideline him, but he vowed to return soon.

James grabbed his ankle and rolled on the floor in pain after colliding with Atlanta’s Solomon Hill while battling for a loose ball during the second quarter of the Lakers game against the Hawks.

The 36-year-old MVP candidate was diagnosed with a high right ankle sprain and will be out indefinitely.

“Nothing angers and saddens me more than not being available to and for my teammates!” James said on Twitter.

“I’m hurt inside and out right now. The road back from recovery begins now. Back soon like I never left.”

Nothing angers and saddens me more than not being available to and for my teammates! I’m hurt inside and out right now.