Deep in the 2nd Week of Training Camp, LeBron James Still Hasn't Practiced with the Lakers
- LeBron James has not practiced with the Los Angeles Lakers during their training camp due to a lower-body nerve injury, as noted by Coach JJ Redick.
- Lakers Coach JJ Redick expressed hope that James would play in at least one preseason game, but his participation is uncertain.
- The Lakers are working on their offense and team chemistry with limited time on the court for James and Luka Doncic, who also missed early preseason games.
- James teased fans with 'The Second Decision' on social media, which turned out to be an advertisement for a cognac brand.
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Deep in the 2nd week of training camp, LeBron James still hasn’t practiced with the Lakers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Although LeBron James still has not participated in a full practice since the Los Angeles Lakers' training camp started more than a week ago, coach JJ Redick is being pragmatic about the effect of the…
Deep in the 2nd week of training camp, LeBron James still hasn't practiced with the Lakers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Although LeBron James still has not participated in a full practice since the Los Angeles Lakers’ training camp started more than a week ago, coach JJ Redick is being pragmatic about the effect of the 40-year-old superstar’s absence on the team. “He’s on his own timeline,” Redick said. James began camp for his unprecedented 23rd NBA season last week with a lower-body nerve injury that kept him off the court. The Lakers …
Rumor: LeBron James’ nerve issue dates back to summer, keeping him from normal routine
USA Today LeBron James won’t be suiting up when the Lakers open the 2025–26 season, and according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, this has been a lingering issue far longer than most realized. “From my understanding, this injury for LeBron, this nerve issue, first occurred in late July or early August during a late-court workout,” Charania said on NBA Today. “It’s now two and a half months and counting that he’s had to deal with it and manage it. So e…
Deep in the 2nd week of training camp, LeBron James still hasn't
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Although LeBron James still has not participated in a full practice since the Los Angeles Lakers’ training camp started more than a week ago, coach JJ Redick is being pragmatic about the effect of the 40-year-old superstar’s absence on the team. “He’s on his own timeline,” Redick said. James began camp for his unprecedented 23rd NBA season last week with a lower-body nerve injury that kept him off the court. The Lakers …
JJ Redick: Lakers ‘Playing Cards We’re Dealt’ With Luka Doncic & LeBron James In Training Camp
Arguably the most important addition the Los Angeles Lakers made this offseason was that of center Deandre Ayton. The Lakers greatly needed an upgrade in the middle and Ayton is an ideal fit next to the Lakers superstar duo of Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Doncic and James are two of the best passers in the game today and their ability to create should make life much easier for Ayton. But chemistry needs to be built and Ayton recently said he ha…
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