LeBron James Injury Update
LeBron James has yet to play a single game in his record-setting 23rd NBA season. The 40-year-old star is expected to return in a matchup against the Utah Jazz.
Current Injury Status
James missed the recent game against the San Antonio Spurs and is likely to remain sidelined for several more weeks due to a persistent sciatica injury that first appeared last month.
Coach's Perspective
"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."
— Lakers head coach JJ Redick
Upcoming Games and Expected Absence
- Atlanta Hawks
- Charlotte Hornets
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Milwaukee Bucks
LeBron is expected to miss all these upcoming games before potentially returning at home against Utah on November 18.
Milestone Season
LeBron’s season debut will mark him as the first NBA player to compete in 23 seasons. He has been working hard in individual workouts and is preparing for the next step: full-contact scrimmages.
Author's Summary: LeBron James remains sidelined with sciatica but aims to return in mid-November, targeting a historic 23rd NBA season with steady progress in his recovery.