LOS ANGELES — On Monday night, the Lakers listed LeBron James as “out” vs. the Knicks on their official injury report, and they weren’t lying. ESPN reported James would still likely face the Knicks on Tuesday. But a new ESPN report has backtracked, stating James will save himself for the woeful Rockets Wednesday instead of the physical Knicks. That means James will not have faced the Knicks the entire season, missing the April clash with the same ankle sprain. The Knicks’ defense is considered the most physical in the league and perhaps James would like an easier opponent despite the...