LeBron James Ruled Out for Sixers' Game Against Bucks
The 41-year-old forward will miss the first game of a back-to-back as Philadelphia manages his sciatica-related back pain, the team said.
- The Sixers ruled out LeBron James for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks to manage lower back pain, marking the first time the 41-year-old will sit out as a Philadelphia player.
- Philadelphia downgraded James from questionable to out this afternoon before facing the winless Bucks at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with the undefeated Sixers preparing for their first back-to-back weekend.
- Averaging 33.5 minutes over the Sixers' first two games, James posted 15.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per contest, with his official injury report listing 'low back/sciatica management' as the reason for absence.
- Philadelphia hosts the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, completing its first back-to-back of the season while managing multiple roster absences including lower back injuries to other players.
- Sixers head coach Nick Nurse has emphasized that managing player health is critical, stating the team wants key players ready for the playoffs come April.
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76ers’ LeBron James (back management) out vs. visiting Bucks - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Oct 24 (Field Level Media) - Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks because of lower back management. The 41-year-old has been managing sciatica since the start of the 2025-26 season [...]
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Independent EspañolThe 41-year-old player will not be in Saturday's duel against Milwaukee for discomfort on his lower back. Philadelphia faces Detroit on Sunday.The team has won their first two matches, surpassing last season's champions and finalists, highlighting a historic comeback.
LeBron James to miss Sixers’ game vs. Milwaukee Bucks to manage back issue, sciatica
Additionally, Dean Wade remains questionable. Joel Embiid is not listed on Saturday's injury report after previously saying he'll only play in one game of this weekend's back-to-back.
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