LeBron James Injury Update
Lakers star LeBron James has not yet played his first game of what would be a record 23rd NBA season. The 40-year-old forward is recovering from a lingering sciatica issue that began last month and has already missed Wednesday’s matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Reports suggest he may remain sidelined for several more weeks.
Coach Redick on James’ Recovery
“Obviously, this thing has to continue to progress with all of his return-to-play protocols. So we don't have, like, a target date. It's just somewhere in that general timeline. We hope that he's kind of checked all the boxes and is going to be back sometime in that second or third week in November,” said Lakers head coach JJ Redick.
Redick emphasized that the team is focused on a careful and measured recovery schedule for the veteran star.
Upcoming Lakers Games
- Atlanta Hawks
- Charlotte Hornets
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Milwaukee Bucks
James is expected to miss these games but could return for the home matchup against the Utah Jazz on November 18. When he takes the court, he would become the first NBA player to compete in 23 seasons.
Training Progress
According to team insiders, LeBron has continued solo workouts and is now preparing to transition into full-contact scrimmages as part of his rehabilitation process.
Author’s summary: LeBron James continues recovering from sciatica, with the Lakers cautiously eyeing a potential mid-November return against the Utah Jazz.