LeBron James
Sidelined 3-4 Weeks
… Will Miss Begin of Season
Printed
Lakers followers nonetheless reeling over the Lebron James “Second Decision” insanity now have a good greater headache to cope with … the King has been dominated out for the beginning of the NBA season with an damage.
The staff revealed on Thursday James will likely be sidelined for the subsequent three to 4 weeks as he offers with sciatica — a problem that causes ache, numbness and tingling within the decrease again and down the leg.
The restoration timeline means the 40-year-old ahead will miss L.A.’s home-opener vs. Steph Curry‘s Warriors on Oct. 21. It possible means he is out for the Lakers’ tilt with Anthony Edwards‘ Timberwolves on Oct. 24 as nicely.
It appears James’ 2025-26 debut may come on Halloween evening towards the Grizzlies — however given the unsure nature of the ailment, it is all nonetheless up within the air for the time being.
The timing could not be worse for James and Lakers followers … who simply handled a scare earlier this week when James appeared to point he could be hanging up his sneakers.
That ended up being nothing however an advert — however sadly for L.A., sciatica may be very actual … and the Lakers will want others to step up within the early goings of ’25.