LeBron James to Miss Opening Night Due to Injury
LeBron James will miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA season due to sciatica, the Los Angeles Lakers confirmed.
The 40-year-old veteran, who signed a new contract with the Lakers in June, is expected to be out for up to four weeks.
This setback will delay his milestone of becoming the first player to compete across 23 separate NBA seasons and will keep him off the court through October.
James will also miss his first opening night of his career, having previously missed games against the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns due to "glute nerve irritation".
He is set to become the first player in history to compete across 23 separate NBA seasons.
Author's summary: LeBron James out for up to four weeks.
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