James is currently the oldest active player in the league, and fans are eagerly awaiting his debut for his 23rd professional NBA season. During a discussion on ESPN’s NBA Countdown, Charania revealed James’ expected return timeline.

With LeBron James still sidelined because of his sciatica injury, his 21-year All-NBA streak is in major jeopardy.

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of four teams celebrating the start of the 2025-2026 NBA regular season with a Tip-Off Double Header on NBC and Peacock October 21. It's a chance to start the season in primetime amid the much-hyped return of the NBA on NBC,

LeBron James is set to miss the first month of the 2025-26 NBA regular season. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has been diagnosed with sciatica, leading to his stint on the sideline. His team has impressed despite his absence;

The Lakers star forward will miss opening night of his record 23rd NBA season and will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks. Greg Beacham | The Associated Press LeBron James has yet to participate in a full practice since the Lakers opened training camp last week.

NBA's leading all-time scorer is missing the start of the new season due to sciatica. When will the Lakers star return?

How on Earth did a statement that began with the words "LeBron wants..." create so many questions about what LeBron wants? We've never really gotten clarity. James went dark for most of the summer. His media day quotes were pretty benign.

Lakers star LeBron James will miss a season opener Tuesday for the first time in his 23-year NBA career because of sciatica. The absence of the 40-year-old four-time NBA MVP has had an adverse impact on Los Angeles’ betting odds, though it hasn’t ...

With a winning record of 6 wins and 2 losses, the Lakers are off to a great start in the new NBA season. Even with Luka Doncic playing in four games and LeBron James yet to make hi

James is about to enter an unprecedented 23rd year in the NBA, and he will turn 41 just a couple of months into the season. Even so, judging by his play from last season, he’s shown no signs of a drop-off in play. James was named to his 21st All-Star ...