Did LeBron James injure his hamstring? Latest injury update as Lakers star limps at the end of Timberwolves game

LeBron James sparked concerns among LA Lakers fans after clutching at his right hamstring during Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. A Timberwolves player fouled him under the rim on a layup with two minutes left. James earned two free throws but limped before he made the attempts.

Here's the play:

The Lakers announcers also thought LeBron James was reaching for his hamstring. However, he continued to play.

James also tapped his left foot, which he has been managing because of a long-term ailment. However, he admitted it was a hamstring issue. Here's what he said:

“I’m good, we’ll see how i feel when i get up, but as far as hamstring, I’m straight.”

LeBron James finished the game and even jogged back to the tunnel, suggesting it could be a minor issue. The Lakers play on Friday against the LA Clippers, so it will be interesting to see if James plays on the second night of a back-to-back or rests after this injury.

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LeBron James has been firing on all cylinders since sitting out the NBA All-Star Game

LeBron James has been more mindful of his body and health since the Lakers acquired Luka Doncic. The 40-year-old has already played most of the season while carrying a foot ailment. Despite managing the issue, James has played 53 of the team's 57 games, averaging 24.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 8.7 assists on 52.0% shooting, including 39.7% from 3.

James' defensive play has been shaky overall but consistent since January. 14. In that span, the Lakers have played 20 games, winning 16, and boasted a league-best 107.4 defensive rating. James has arguably been the third-best defender behind Dorian Finney-Smith and Jarred Vanderbilt.

The intensity has seemingly improved with every game and is possibly at its highest since the All-Star break. James, for the first time in his career, sat out of the annual contest to ensure his body was in the right place for the Lakers ahead of this final stretch. He has played in all five games since, averaging 30.2 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 5.8 apg, 1.2 spg and 1.4 bpg, shooting on 55/42/82 splits.

LA's defense has gone even more nuclear in that stretch, boasting a 101.6 defensive rating after limiting teams to 100.6 points on average.