James has “a little bit little bit of nerve irritation within the glute,” coach JJ Redick mentioned after the exercise on the Lakers’ coaching complicated.
James will develop into the primary participant in NBA historical past to play 23 seasons when the Lakers open the common season on Oct. 21 towards Golden State. That recreation is the goal for James and the Lakers, who will work collectively to handle the 40-year-old famous person’s workload towards accidents and exhaustion, significantly throughout coaching camp.
Whereas the highest scorer in NBA historical past nonetheless would possibly play in the course of the pre-season, Redick mentioned the Lakers are “taking part in the lengthy recreation with LeBron.”
James was named to the All-NBA second workforce final yr after averaging 24.4 factors, 8.2 assists and seven.8 rebounds whereas staying largely wholesome and taking part in in 70 video games. Redick mentioned the Lakers need to maintain James near full well being all through the season, with the aim of being ready for the playoffs.
Gabe Vincent (left knee), newcomer Marcus Good (left Achilles) and rookie Adou Thiero (left knee) additionally did not totally take part within the Lakers’ first observe.
Los Angeles opens its pre-season schedule Friday night time in Palm Desert, California, towards the Phoenix Suns.
