LeBron James injury update: Lakers star forced to miss season opener
LeBron James won't be on the court when the Los Angeles Lakers start their season later this month. The 40-year-old star has been diagnosed with sciatica, an issue that will keep him out for at least three to four weeks, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.The pain is reportedly on his right side and comes after a difficult offseason filled with rehab. James spent the summer recovering from a left knee MCL sprain suffered during last year's playoffs. He was already limited at the start of training camp because of nerve irritation in his glute, which forced him to sit out several practices.Patrick Mahomes drops NBA hot takes LeBron James or Michael JordanNow, the sciatica has become a more serious concern. The team expects him to miss all of preseason and the first few games of the regular season, including […]
