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LeBron James Still Out With Sciatica, Lakers Eye Mid‑November Return

His long‑term place with the Lakers remains uncertain entering a contract year.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on from the bench against the Golden State Warriors in the first half of a preseason NBA game at Chase Center on October 05, 2025 in San Francisco, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) will miss at least the first 10 regular-season games.
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Lebron James During Lakers win over the Wizards

Overview

  • Head coach JJ Redick said the team is targeting the second or third week of November for James' season debut.
  • The Lakers announced on Oct. 9 that James would miss at least 3–4 weeks, with the nerve issue traced to a late‑July workout, per reporting.
  • Charles Barkley publicly dismissed the sciatica explanation, attributing James' absence to age, drawing attention to the team's injury disclosures.
  • Sports medicine physicians quoted in coverage said sciatica recovery often ranges from weeks to months and is not typically career‑ending on its own.
  • Insider Shams Charania said James' future beyond this season is very much in question, as agent Rich Paul emphasized a championship focus and evaluating what is best.