LeBron James Injury Update
LeBron James has yet to play a game in his record 23rd NBA season. The 40-year-old star is recovering from a persistent sciatica injury that emerged last month and missed the recent game against the San Antonio Spurs. He is expected to remain sidelined for the next few weeks.
Return Timeline and Coach's Comments
Lakers head coach JJ Redick commented on James' recovery progress:
“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.”
Upcoming Games and Expected Absence
James is likely to miss the following games:
- Atlanta Hawks
- Charlotte Hornets
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Milwaukee Bucks
His expected return is against the Utah Jazz at home on November 18.
Season Milestone
When LeBron returns, he will become the first NBA player to compete in 23 seasons.
Current Rehabilitation Efforts
Reports indicate that LeBron has been consistent with solo training sessions and is preparing for the next stage: participating in full-contact scrimmages.
Author's summary: LeBron James is recovering from sciatica, training solo, and is projected to return mid-November, aiming to make NBA history with his 23rd season debut.