LeBron James Out Until Mid-November with Sciatica, Misses Season Opener

LeBron James remains sidelined due to sciatica in his right side, an injury that will prevent him from playing in the Los Angeles Lakers' opening night matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The veteran forward is currently expected to make his return to action in mid-November. His absence contributed to the Lakers being extremely shorthanded during their preseason finale against the Dallas Mavericks.