Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) out again vs. Suns

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been ruled out for Tuesday night's game at Phoenix, the second consecutive contest he will miss with a nagging ankle sprain.

James also missed Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets.

The Lakers (31-47) will be eliminated from playoff contention with a loss to the Suns and a win by the San Antonio Spurs (33-45), who are playing at Denver. The Lakers enter Tuesday's action two ga