LeBron James Out Three Weeks For Lakers With Nerve Damage
LeBron James will miss the start of the 2025-26 season after being diagnosed with sciatica on his right side. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Lakers star will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks, ruling him out for opening night and likely several games to start the season.
“Lakers star LeBron James is sidelined for at least 3 to 4 weeks due to sciatica on his right side,” wrote Shams. “He is out for the start of the 2025-26 NBA season.”
This news comes just days after optimism that James would be ready for the opener against the Golden State Warriors, scheduled for Tuesday, October 21st. James, who is heading into his 23rd season, had
James has been described as durable throughout his career but the injuries have started to pile up in this final act of his NBA tenure. His latest condition, sciatica, is a nerve-related issue that can cause pain and discomfort down the leg. It has been known to linger, especially in veteran athletes. While the injury isn’t serious, it will require multiple weeks of recovery, meaning that James is set to miss opening night for the first time in his career.
While a concrete timetable has not been provided, the Lakers are expected to be cautious with LeBron’s recovery, prioritizing long-term health over a quick return. What that means is that the Lakers won’t put him out there unless they are sure he’s completely healthy and pain-free. At his age, with his mileage, taking risks can lead to major setbacks and that’s not something the Lakers can afford right now with LeBron James heading into free agency next summer.
It’s obviously a rough development for the Lakers and their title ambitions, but they have more than enough talent to hold it down until LeBron’s debut. In his new and improved form,
In a competitive Western Conference, every game matters and if the Lakers want to finish top three in the West, they need to ensure they can win games when No. 23 is out. At the very least, the opening week will give them valuable experience playing without the King, and how they respond will tell us a lot about their current standing in the West.
LeBron’s absence to start the year is a tough blow for the Lakers, but it also creates an early test of their depth and resilience. With Luka Doncic leading the charge, the Lakers have enough star power to stay competitive while their leader recovers. If they can keep things steady and avoid digging a hole in the standings,
Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets Series History: Which team holds the edge heading to London?
The Denver Broncos and New York Jets have a rivalry that dates back to the old AFL days in the 1960s. They will now take it across the pond to London.
The Broncos have played in just two games since the start of the NFL International Series, with this being their first game in another country since October 30, 2022. The Jets have played in three games in the series, with the most recent coming last season in a 23-17 loss to the
The Broncos and Jets have faced each other 42 times across their histories, with the Broncos holding a close edge in the all-time series,
The Jets have two separate three-game winning streaks over the Broncos and the Broncos won five straight over the Jets from 1967 to 1976. Aside from that, it's been like a teeter-totter.
Denver won the most recent meeting, beating the Jets 10-9 on the road on a rain-soaked field at MetLife Stadium. That got the Broncos to 2-2 on the season and though it wasn't pretty, it was a key win for the team.
The Broncos have a 1-1 record in international games while the Jets are 1-2. It will be a big game for both teams as the Broncos are sitting at 3-2 on the season following a huge win over the
The Broncos and Jets are scheduled for kickoff at 7:30 AM Mountain time and the game will be played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. It will be televised on NFL Network. Rich Eisen and Kurt Warner will call the action.
