LeBron James Listed as Game-Time Decision for All Remaining Back-to-Backs
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will be evaluated before each game of every remaining back-to-back set this season, the 41-year-old announced after sitting out Tuesday night’s matchup with the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center.
“Every back-to-back, for the rest of the season, is TBD,” James said, citing ongoing foot soreness and sciatica. “I am 41. I got the most minutes in NBA history. Bank that answer right now.”
Head coach JJ Redick reiterated the organization’s cautious approach, noting that James’ foot is typically sore following games. “A lot of it is based on his injuries and just the management of those,” Redick said. “We were hoping that he gets to the point where he can play in back-to-backs with his body. But this stretch and this month, it’s going to be tough to say that. We hope he’s available, but a lot of it is how he wakes up the next morning.”
James has recently taken on a larger scoring and playmaking load with Austin Reaves sidelined, posting his best performances of the 2025-26 campaign. Despite his absence on the second night of the Spurs series, Los Angeles remains near the top of the Western Conference standings.
Source: Lakers Nation
