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Headline: LeBron James to Miss Lakers’ Season Opener Against Warriors Due to Sciatica

Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Lakers fans will have to wait to see LeBron James in action as the star forward will miss the team’s opening night game against the Golden State Warriors on October 21st due to a sciatica issue.

The Lakers announced on October 9th that James, 40, is suffering from nerve irritation in his glute, leading to sciatica pain on his right side. He will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks from that announcement. This comes as James enters the final season of his contract after opting into his $52.6 million player option earlier this year.

According to Coach JJ Reddick, James is progressing on his “own timeline,” after James did not participate in any preseason games and has yet to practice fully with the team.

Sciatica, as defined by Mayo Clinic, involves pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the buttocks and down the leg. It’s often caused by a herniated disk or bone overgrowth putting pressure on the nerve, leading to inflammation, pain, numbness, or a burning sensation.

The Lakers have not released a specific return date for James, leaving fans eager to see when the veteran will be back on the court.

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