LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
November 2025
James, out with right-sciatica issues, is cleared for contact and will be re-evaluated mid-November. He has not traveled on the upcoming five-game trip. Lakers are 7-2 without him, with Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves also managing absences. Next phase is controlled 5-on-5, potentially at El Segundo or brief G League affiliate runs during road swing. JJ Redick set no target date. Lakers will maintain Ayton/Reaves usage and defensive schemes while monitoring nerve-load responses.