LeBron James Injury Update
King James has yet to play in the first game of his historic 23rd NBA season. The 40-year-old Lakers star missed the recent game against the San Antonio Spurs and is expected to remain sidelined for the next few weeks due to a persistent sciatica injury that emerged last month.
Coach's Statement on 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."
— 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 of these upcoming matches.
Return Prospect
It seems likely that LeBron will make his season debut against the Utah Jazz at home on November 18, which would mark a historic milestone as he becomes the first NBA player to compete in 23 seasons.
Rehabilitation Progress
Reports indicate LeBron has been committed to individual training sessions and is preparing to advance into full-contact scrimmages soon.
Author's summary: Despite a lingering injury delaying his play, LeBron James remains on track for a historic 23rd NBA season debut, aiming for a mid-November return.