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LeBron James questionable again as Lakers manage left foot issue

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
Ahead of Sunday’s game vs New Orleans Pelicans

LeBron has been added to the injury report with a left foot problem and is listed as questionable, Marcus Smart is doubtful with back spasms, and Bronny James is ruled out as he has been reassigned to G League side South Bay Lakers.
After missing the Lakers’ first 14 games with a long layoff, LeBron only returned on 18 November and has played three straight, averaging solid all-round contributions in limited minutes. With the team on a six game winning streak and targeting a 15–4 record, the medical staff now face a balance between short term momentum and long term management of his foot.

LeBron edges toward season debut after sciatica layoff in record 23rd year

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
November 2025

LeBron James has rejoined full practice with the Lakers after weeks sidelined by sciatica and lingering knee issues, assessing how his body responds before deciding whether to make his season debut in what would be a record 23rd NBA campaign. The 40-year-old admits his lungs and legs still need work after missing training camp and the opener, but he has ramped up through G League sessions and full five-on-five. He says pain management and conditioning will dictate his return as JJ Redick finally gets his full roster together.

LeBron future “up in the air” despite Lakers’ encouraging start

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
November 2025

LeBron has yet to play this season but remains a top-20 impact when healthy. Austin Reaves’ surge and role players’ fit suggest contention once James and Luka Dončić return. Shams Charania says LeBron’s next step is uncertain as free agency looms; multiple outcomes remain plausible. On-court, Lakers’ half-court creation stabilizes with Reaves, but ceiling still hinges on James’ health and playoff shot creation. Off-court, contract optionality plus roster flexibility keeps leverage. Trade value at 41 complicates blockbusters. Operational priority: manage minutes ramp, preserve spacing lineups, and avoid asset-draining short-term swings.

LeBron leads film-room accountability while sidelined

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
October 2025

Out with sciatica, James drove a pointed film session after a 119–109 loss to Golden State—pressing on 20 turnovers and open threes conceded. Redick endorsed constant player-coach dialogue as the Lakers target cleaner decision-making without their floor general. Emphasis areas: early offense spacing, tighter weak-side tags, simplified coverages versus split cuts, and turnover hygiene. Luka Dončić’s 43-12-9 was a positive; the groin tweak was treated and participation resumed, with optimism for short-term availability.

LeBron James to miss 3–4 weeks with sciatica, out for Lakers’ preseason

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
October 2025

The Lakers announced that LeBron James will be sidelined three to four weeks with right-side sciatica, keeping him out of all preseason action and likely the season opener against the Golden State Warriors on October 21.
Head coach JJ Redick said James is “on his own timeline” as he recovers from nerve irritation in his glute. The 40-year-old forward has yet to participate in full training camp sessions but remains focused on returning once pain subsides.

LeBron James retirement tease sparks Lakers trade chatter

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
October 2025

James trolled fans by teasing retirement before announcing a business deal with Hennessey, but uncertainty remains over his future. With his contract ending after this season, retirement, free agency, or even a mid-season trade remain possibilities.
Dallas has emerged as a potential landing spot, with the Mavericks able to package contracts while keeping Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and rookie Cooper Flagg. A reunion with Irving and Davis could entice James, especially if the Lakers struggle early.

LeBron James Credits Luka Doncic for Extending Career


LeBron James, Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers)
NBA Media Day, September 2025

LeBron James confirmed he returned for his 23rd season largely because of Luka Doncic, saying a full campaign with the Slovenian star was too enticing to pass up. James, now 40, also acknowledged his enduring passion for basketball despite nearing retirement.
James admitted the “love of the game and process” keeps him motivated but noted he doesn’t have many seasons left. Last year, he averaged 24.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 7.8 rebounds. With Doncic in peak shape, the Lakers aim for deeper playoff success.

LeBron James Hints Retirement Could Be Near

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
September 2025

LeBron James, 40, admitted the end of his career is approaching, though he stopped short of confirming retirement plans. The NBA icon remains productive, averaging 24.4 points last season, but acknowledged he is “on the other side of the hump.” Speaking on 360 With Speedy, James said he won’t play another decade but is enjoying year 23 alongside Luka Doncic. He framed retirement as inevitable but not immediate, leaving open the possibility of chasing a fifth NBA championship before hanging it up.

Lakers Eye Keldon Johnson to Boost Bench Depth

Keldon Johnson (San Antonio Spurs)
September 2025

After last season’s first-round playoff exit, the Lakers are considering a trade for Spurs forward Keldon Johnson. Despite signing DeAndre Ayton, LA still lack reliable bench scoring and could target Johnson before February’s trade deadline. Ryan Stano notes Johnson’s scoring and rebounding off the bench would fill a major gap, giving Doncic and LeBron support. Durable and consistent, he could be trusted across the season, strengthening LA’s push in the competitive Western Conference.

Pierce Says Rivalry Helped Shape LeBron’s Greatness

Paul Pierce
September 2025

Paul Pierce claimed his battles with LeBron James pushed the superstar to new heights, citing Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals when James delivered 45 points to save the Miami Heat from elimination against Pierce’s Celtics. Pierce admitted James “played the game of his life” in that series, crediting the duel for elevating LeBron’s career trajectory. Despite defending him closely, Pierce said respect grew from those contests, acknowledging he helped bring out the best in James.

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