The Los Angeles Lakers fell to 2-9 on the season with their second loss of the season to the Clippers on Wednesday night in L.A., moving into sole possession of the NBA’s second worst record with the loss — only the Houston Rockets (2-10) have been worse.

Making matters worse was the groin injury suffered by LeBron James in the fourth quarter, who is now listed as day-to-day with an adductor strain but isn’t expected to play their next game on Friday against the Kings. James’ injury further complicates what is already a murky immediate future for this Lakers team, and only adds to the difficulty this front office faces in trying to decide what moves to make during this season.