James has yet to participate in a full practice since the Lakers opened training camp last week, and coach JJ Redick said James was “on his own timeline" Thursday after practice. An hour later, the Lakers announced an injury timeline that means James is likely to miss at least their first five or six games,

LeBron had yet to play in the preseason. This will be the first time in his 23-year career he has missed a season opener.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Lakers and James are targeting a mid-November return to the floor. James is being patient with his rehab so that he will be full go upon his return to the lineup. The soon-to-be 41-year-old played in 70 games last season, averaging 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds on 51.3% shooting.

James will turn 41 in December, but he says retirement is only a vague notion next to his immediate goal of building the Lakers into a title contender. He is well aware of the history he’ll make when he becomes the first player in NBA history to play in 23 seasons when he steps on the court Oct. 21 against Golden State.

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. The Lakers start the regular season at home against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, Oct. 21 in the league's opening-night doubleheader on NBC.

It's safe to say that LeBron James is still extremely passionate about basketball heading into his 23rd NBA season.

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