Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick addressed LeBron James ’ recovery process as the 40-year-old forward continues to deal with a sciatica injury that will delay the start of his 23rd NBA season.

Speaking with The Athletic’s Jovan Buha on Saturday, Redick provided a brief update on James’ condition and acknowledged the unpredictable nature of the injury.

“You hope he can be back soon. Those things can be tricky,” Redick said in a statement shared on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Earlier in the week, the Lakers announced that James will miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season and will be reevaluated in three to four weeks. The team initially described the issue as “nerve irritation in the glute,” which has kept him out of training camp and all preseason activity.

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