LeBron James Injury Update
LeBron James, 40, has not yet played in the first game of his record 23rd NBA season due to a persistent sciatica injury that appeared last month. He missed the recent game against the San Antonio Spurs and is expected to remain sidelined for several weeks.
Coach's Remarks 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 anticipated to miss all upcoming games against these teams.
Expected Return
He could make his season debut at home against the Utah Jazz on November 18. This return would mark LeBron as the first NBA player to compete in 23 seasons.
Current Preparation
According to reports, LeBron has been committed to solo workouts and is now preparing for full-contact scrimmages.
Summary: LeBron James continues to recover from sciatica, aiming for a mid-November return that will enable him to make history by playing in his 23rd NBA season.
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