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Lakers taking no chances with LeBron James before real games begin

The Los Angeles Lakers are not expected to offer a sneak preview of what this year's team will look like ahead of the regular season with LeBron James in the mix. It was already revealed that James was sidelined due to nerve irritation in the glute. That is where the superstar will stay until Oct. 21.

Shams Charania reported on NBA Today, "LeBron James has started to ramp up here. He's doing a little bit on the court. But I'm told the expectation is still he's likely gonna be out for the preseason [with] the goal being to be ready for opening night .