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LeBron James is yet to make his 2025-26 NBA season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers. The basketball superstar is suffering from sciatica on his right side and was expected to miss the first three to four weeks of the ongoing season. Meanwhile, it has now been reported that the 40-year-old is on the right track and is eagerly awaiting his return to the court soon.
When will LeBron James return? NBA Insider provides injury timeline for Lakers star
The Lakers have reached the third game of the regular season and after missing the whole pre-season, LeBron remains out for the 17-time NBA Champions. However, as per Dave McMenamin, James will be out for “three more weeks.” McMenamin stated, during his appearance on ESPN's NBA Today:
"I'm told that we're still in the range of about three more weeks before he would be targeting a return sometime in mid-November."
He further revealed:
"I have been told by multiple sources over the last several days that his rehab and all of the process to get back to that return date is moving in the right direction, so there is good vibes around it."
While LeBron is ruled out, Luka Doncic has been carrying a heavy role for the franchise in the first two games. However, with the Slovenian also out with a lower leg contusion, the Lakers would need Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura to step forward and their absence.
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Reaves recorded a career-high 51 points against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night and is expected to be a No.1 scoring option. However, the injury-plagued team fell to the Portland Trail Blazers, 122–108, at home on Monday despite the 27-year-old’s stunning performance. The shooting guard contributed with 41 points, four rebounds, five assists and three steals.
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