LeBron James Out for Lakers' Season Opener Against Warriors
LeBron James will miss the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener against the Golden State Warriors due to sciatica, the team announced. James is expected to be sidelined for 3-4 weeks.
“Whatever the journey lays out this year, I'm super-invested because I don't know when the end is...”
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will miss the team's season opener against the Golden State Warriors on October 21 due to sciatica. The team's diagnosis revealed right-side sciatica, which has kept James from fully participating in practice.
Sciatica is a condition characterized by pain or numbness that radiates along the sciatic nerve, extending from the lower back down to the leg. James' absence will last for three to four weeks, after which he'll be reevaluated.
The Lakers' coach, JJ Redick, mentioned that James is “on his own timeline” regarding his recovery. Despite being sidelined, James expressed excitement about the upcoming season, stating he's “super-invested” in playing another year.
James' absence will significantly impact the Lakers, particularly with the team's reliance on his experience and skills. With Luka Doncic expected to take on more responsibilities, the team's performance will be closely watched during James' recovery period.
LeBron James' sciatica diagnosis has forced him to miss the Lakers' first two preseason games. Coach JJ Redick revealed that James is dealing with nerve irritation in his glute, which has limited him to modified, mostly individual work at practice.
Deandre Ayton says he has NOT worked with Luka Doncic or LeBron James yet 😳
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The Lakers have announced that James will undergo reevaluation in three to four weeks, with further updates to follow. This timeline suggests James will likely miss several games, including the season opener against the Golden State Warriors on October 21.
Redick emphasized that James is “on his own timeline,” prioritizing his health and readiness over rushing back to the court. This cautious approach aims to ensure James' long-term availability and performance.
Lakers star LeBron James is sidelined for at least 3 to 4 weeks due to sciatica on his right side. He is out for the start of the 2025-26 NBA season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 9, 2025
ESPN had reported that LeBron James would likely miss the entire preseason but had hoped to be ready for the season opener. However, it seems that timeline won't be met.
The four-time NBA champion and all-time points scorer expressed his excitement about playing a 23rd season, saying he's “excited by the prospect of becoming the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season.”
James also shared his mindset, stating, “Whatever the journey lays out this year, I'm super-invested because I don't know when the end is. It's a lot sooner than later,” highlighting his appreciation for the present moment in his career.
James also shared his mindset, stating, “Whatever the journey lays out this year, I'm super-invested because I don't know when the end is. It's a lot sooner than later,” highlighting his appreciation for the present moment in his career.
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