As LeBron James hits the sidelines with lingering sciatica in his right side, the Los Angeles Lakers’ performance over the next month could determine whether he considers a switch to rival teams once he’s healthy. The team announced he will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks. This injury ends his personal streak of playing in 22 consecutive opening night games. LeBron James’ absence to open the season has unexpectedly set the stage for a potential blockbuster intra-city trade involving the Clippers—provided two critical benchmarks are met.

James is in the final year of his contract, and his agent, Rich Paul, previously stated that winning a championship is the top priority. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James will closely watch the team’s performance without him. “LeBron’s gonn

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