NBA Preseason Injury Report
The NBA preseason is wrapping up, but several teams are dealing with major injury concerns to key players, including LeBron James, Paul George, Jaden Ivey, and Jeremy Sochan.
LeBron James is targeting a mid-November return after being sidelined with sciatica, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
James will take a "patient approach" to his recoveryThe Lakers announced on October 9 that James would be out three to four weeks. Reports indicated James was dealing with "nerve irritation in his glute" and had planned to ramp up for the season opener on October 21 against the Golden State Warriors.
Author's summary: Key NBA players face injuries before season start.