LeBron James Out for Lakers vs. Hawks Due to Injury
The Los Angeles Lakers will be without their star forward LeBron James for tonight's game against the Atlanta Hawks. James is sidelined with sciatica and will miss his 10th straight game, leaving the team to cope without their 40-year-old veteran.
Lakers' Early Season Performance Despite Injuries
Despite missing key players—including Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves, who have yet to play together this season—the Lakers have adapted with a resilient mindset. They began the 2025-26 season with a strong 7-2 record, ranking second in the Western Conference.
LeBron's Recovery and Future Prospects
“Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has progressed to contact basketball activity and will be reevaluated by team physicians in approximately 1-2 weeks,” reported Dan Woike of The Athletic.
“Any further updates will be provided at that time.”
It remains to be seen how LeBron will reintegrate into the team once he returns. Given the impressive performances of Luka Doncic (40.0 points per game) and Austin Reaves (31.1 points per game), Lakers coach JJ Redick is expected to adjust James’ role accordingly, rather than displace current contributors.
Summary
The Lakers continue navigating significant injuries yet maintain a top record, while LeBron James approaches a likely return, prompting potential adjustments in his playing role.
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