(CNN) — It won’t be an ideal start to LeBron James’ record 23rd NBA season after the 40-year-old superstar will miss opening night due to sciatica, according to multiple reports.

Per the reports, James will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks.

ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report the news.

CNN has reached out to the Lakers for comment.

The NBA’s all-time leading scorer has not been a full participant in Lakers practice since the opening of training camp earlier this month and has also missed the team’s first two preseason games due to what head coach JJ Redick said is a nerve irritation in his glute.

On Thursday, Redick said that James is “on his own timeline” ahead of the Lakers’ opening game of the regular season on October 21 against Stephen Curry and the Golden State

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