LeBron James will miss his 15th game this season . He’ll be absent due to left foot management, NBA source Chris Haynes reported.
James first popped up on the injury report on Saturday following Los Angeles’ NBA Cup win against the Mavericks on Friday night. James produced 13 points, seven assists and five rebounds in the win.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James (foot management) is ruled out tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 30, 2025
Given that the Lakers have back-to-back games, including one against the Suns on Monday, it doesn’t seem like a major problem for James; rather, it might just be a precautionary measure. We’ll check to see whether James can play that game or if his foot control will hold up.
James has averaged 16.5 points, five rebounds, and 8.3 assists through just four games this season. He is in his NBA record-making 23rd season.
Due to sciatica, James missed the first 14 games of the season. He hasn’t played in back-to-back games since making his season debut on Nov. 18.
