EL SEGUNDO, California — LeBron James will miss the opening night of his record 23rd NBA season due to sciatica, the Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday. The 40-year-old superstar is expected to be sidelined at least until the end of October.

Sciatica is characterized by pain that runs along the nerves, and James’s condition will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks. The Lakers are taking a cautious approach to ensure his full recovery before returning to the court.

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