US EditionLeBron Misses Lakers' First Practice of Training Camp Due to Minor Injury, Focus on Long-Term Health
The Lakers are managing LeBron James’s workload cautiously due to a glute injury to preserve his health and maximize performance in his 23rd NBA season.
- On Tuesday, LeBron James was sidelined to open training camp with nerve irritation in his glute, and the Los Angeles Lakers are adopting a longer ramp-up to manage his workload.
- LeBron James, entering his 23rd season at age 40, had his camp urge the Lakers' brass to be overly cautious after he averaged 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds last year.
- While James sat out practice Tuesday in street clothes, the Los Angeles Lakers said he will skip the preseason game against the Phoenix Suns but might play in at least one of six preseason games.
- The Lakers will monitor his recovery closely, balancing preseason participation with overall health to keep James near full strength for the regular season and playoffs.
- If the plan works, the Lakers and LeBron James will manage his workload aiming for the Golden State Warriors opener next month, with a slower lead-in, Redick said.
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Lakers Now In 'Uncharted Territory' As LeBron James Sidelined With Glute Injury - LAFB Network
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Lakers Taking ‘Overly Cautious’ Approach With LeBron James During Camp
A glute issue sidelined LeBron James at the start of Lakers training camp and could jeopardize his ability to play in the season opener, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Lakers coach JJ Redick indicated that the 40-year James has “a little bit of nerve irritation in the glute.” “It’s probably a little bit longer of a ramp-up leading into opening night for him,” Redick said. “Obviously in year 23, it’s uncharted territory here.” James will mak…
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