The Los Angeles Lakers received unsettling news just before their preseason opener against the Phoenix Suns , as superstar forward LeBron James was ruled out with a glute injury. The development adds intrigue to how the team will adapt in the early stages of the 2025-26 season while fans and analysts assess the potential impact on their long-term championship aspirations. LeBron James , entering his historic 23rd NBA season at age 40, is dealing with nerve irritation in his glute. The issue has already sidelined him from the Los Angeles Lakers’ first training camp practices and forced him to miss the preseason opener. Head coach JJ Redick made it clear that the decision to rest James was purely precautionary, part of a bigger plan to carefully manage the workload of the league’

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