Preseason Injury Report: Key Players Affected
The NBA preseason is coming to a close, but several teams are dealing with significant injury concerns, including LeBron James, Paul George, Jaden Ivey, and Jeremy Sochan, just before the 2025-26 season begins.
LeBron James is expected to return in mid-November after being sidelined with sciatica, as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. The Lakers announced that James would be out for three to four weeks, but Charania noted that the 40-year-old will take a "patient approach" to his recovery.
James was dealing with "nerve irritation in his glute" and had planned to ramp up for the season opener on October 21 against the Golden State Warriors.
- LeBron James: targeting a mid-November return
- Paul George: injury concerns
- Jaden Ivey: injury concerns
- Jeremy Sochan: injury concerns
Author's summary: NBA preseason injuries affect key players.