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Lakers Rule LeBron James Out To Start Season With Right-Side Sciatica, Recheck In 3–4 Weeks

The team set a conservative 3–4 week reevaluation for the 40-year-old to prioritize long-term readiness.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter of Game Three of the First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on April 25, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 116-104 to take a 2-1 series lead. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Los Angeles announced James is sidelined with sciatica on his right side and will be reevaluated in approximately three to four weeks.
  • He will miss the Oct. 21 opener against the Warriors and has not participated in full training camp or preseason sessions.
  • Head coach J.J. Redick said James is "on his own timeline," reflecting the Lakers’ cautious approach to his ramp-up.
  • This will be the first season opener James has missed in his 23-year career after previously playing in 22 straight.
  • With James out, early-season responsibilities shift to Luka Dončić and teammates as the staff plans rotations pending the late-October reassessment.