LeBron James (illness) will play Monday against the Nuggets, Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio reports.

James (illness) will play Monday against the Nuggets, Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio reports.

Analysis:

James is dealing with a head cold but went through shootaround and will play against the reeling Nuggets. The reigning Eastern Conference Player of the Week is averaging 35.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 7.7 assists over his last three games.