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Is LeBron James playing tonight vs. Pelicans? Latest update on Lakers star

LeBron James has yet to play in a game for the Los Angeles Lakers this season, and everyone is eager for the legend to make his season debut. But, it won’t come against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.

James has been officially ruled out of the game against New Orleans as he continues to be sidelined with sciatica. It will be the 13 th consecutive game that James has missed to start the season -- the most of his career, by far. Last season, James averaged 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds in 70 games for the Lakers.

The good news for L.A. is that James is moving closer to a return to game action. He has been practicing with the G League's South Bay Lakers this we

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