Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss nearly a month before making his 2025-26 season debut. James, 40, is reportedly looking at a mid-November return after being diagnosed with sciatica, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Both the Lakers and James are targeting mid-November as a possible return date for the 21-time All-Star.

Now comes the report that the Lakers are being “patient” and want the 40-year-old to return to full health, not rush him, which has them thinking mid-November for LeBron’s return, via Shams Charania of ESPN speaking on NBA Today.

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to start the 2025-26 campaign without superstar LeBron James, but the question still remains as to how long they might be w

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reportedly developed his sciatica during an on-court workout in the summer.

LeBron James will be out for three to four weeks because of sciatica, but more details about his injury has emerged.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced superstar forward LeBron James would be out for three to four weeks with sciatica on his right side on Oct. 9, meaning he will

The cause of LeBron James ' sciatica remains unclear.

LeBron James, who is entering his 23rd season in the NBA, is turning 41 in the upcoming season. That being said, it's not a surprise that the Lakers are being cautious with his health and giving him every opportunity to rest.