Archive · 4 Oct 2025
LeBron James Sidelined: Lakers Preseason Opener Update
LeBron James will miss the Lakers' preseason game due to a glute injury.
The team is being careful to ensure he is healthy for the regular season.
Several other players are also injured, giving younger players a chance to play.
The coach is focused on team chemistry and reducing fatigue to prepare for the season.
The team wants to make a deep run in the playoffs and is prioritizing player health.
LeBron James will not play in the Lakers' preseason opener against the Phoenix Suns.
James is sidelined due to nerve irritation from a glute injury.
The Lakers are prioritizing James' health for the regular season.
Other Lakers players are also injured, including Maxi Kleber and Marcus Smart.
The team aims to use the game to improve team chemistry and player conditioning.
- Who
- LeBron James and other LA Lakers players
- What
- Will not play in the preseason opener due to injury concerns.
- When
- The Lakers preseason opener against the Phoenix Suns.
- Where
- Acrisure Arena.
- Why
- To manage injuries and prepare for the regular season.
- Player
- LeBron James
- Injury
- Glute
- Game
- Lakers vs. Suns (Preseason)
- Reason for Absence
- Nerve irritation from glute injury
- Other Injured Players
- Maxi Kleber (quad), Marcus Smart (Achilles), Adou Thiero (knee)