UPDATE: per Shams, LeBron is now out.
Source: https://www.nba.com/lakers/lakers-injury-report
LeBron James
INJURY:
Right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis
Latest Update: 12/05/25
Notes: None
STATUS:
DOUBTFUL for 12/05/25
Pretty wild to see both of them together on the injury report, really wonder how the average wear and tear on the joints of NBA players compares to the average person.
27 comments
LeLifeAlert
Lebron James OUT (Old)
DNP – old as shit
I honestly thought this was nbacj
LeGramps
No LeBron
No Luka
No Smart
Excited to watch Nick Smith Jr.!
Soon first player to miss a game due to cataracts.
When he got the sciatica I thought “well surely that’s the most old man injury he could possibly have” and then he goes and gets arthritis. Wouldn’t be surprised if around Christmas he has a DNP – gout.
Man LeBron just gonna say arthritis every time he doesn’t wanna play a b2b.
Arthritis ?! Damn Unc
Lebron Out – Grandpa pain
It’s second night of a back to back so I figured he’d be out for rest in any case. But I think NBA load management policy wouldn’t let you say “out for rest” so they have to say something injury related.
No LeBron no Luka lakers on an east coast road back to back wheee they needed all of AR to win it. Celtics 3 game win streak and getting buzz from media about being good…
Classic Celtics trap game
LeRiatric
Sciatic pain fucking sucks man. Slipped a disk a month or two ago and every time I sit down or stand up it’s shooting pain
LeLastRide
jokes aside, sciatica fucking hurts, i can’t imagine playing full court basketball with it
LeBron built like me fr
This has gotta be his last season, idk how you would play with arthritis.
Lebron doubtful to play 10/12/2055 due to Alzheimers
The fuckery has finally ceased
This gotta be the craziest injury report ever.
Arthritis is no joke. I’ve had it in my left knee since I was 18.
It’s ok Bron. Sit back and drink your Ensure
LeAARP
Lumbago
I’m 2 months older than Bron. I’ve remained in good shape my entire life. My knees are about to turn to dust. I have no idea how this guy is still performing.