Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is not yet ready to make his debut for the 2025-26 season. He is dealing with sciatica on his right side and is reportedly targeting a mid-November return date to the Lakers lineup. When he does return, he’ll make history as the first NBA player to reach his 23rd season.
What makes this even more unprecedented is that he’s entering a historic 23rd season as one of the best players in basketball. James was named to the All-NBA Second Team for 2024-25 — his 22nd campaign — and is inarguably one of the 15 best players in the game right now.