LeBron James to miss game against Bucks due to back pain
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
LeBron James will sit out the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night, October 24, 2026. He is managing issues related to low back pain and sciatica. This will mark James' first game missed this season as he looks to address his health concerns. The scheduling includes a back-to-back, with another game to follow shortly after.
- •LeBron James will not play against the Bucks.
- •The game is scheduled for October 24, 2026.
- •James is dealing with low back pain and sciatica.
- •This is his first missed game of the season.
- •The 76ers have a back-to-back game schedule.
- 7:04 PMESPN — LeBron to sit out vs. Bucks in 1st game of back-to-back
"LeBron James will miss the Sixers' game Saturday night against the Bucks to manage low back pain/sciatica. It will be James' first missed game of the season.
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