Summary
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers will not play for at least three to four weeks because of sciatica, a nerve pain condition. This means he will miss the beginning of the 2025-26 NBA season and will be checked again after this initial period. Doctors say he needs time to recover, and it's uncertain how long he will be out.
Key Facts
- LeBron James has sciatica, a condition causing nerve pain in his back or upper leg.
- He will miss at least the first three to four weeks of the 2025-26 NBA season.
- A ramp-up period of 1-2 weeks may be needed before he can play again.
- Experts say the recovery could take four to six weeks if everything goes well.
- Lakers head coach JJ Redick commented on managing the team in James' absence.
- Sciatica requires careful management to avoid further injury.
