Eyeing mid-November return

James (sciatica) isn't expected to make his 2025-26 debut until around mid-November, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

10/10/2025, 9:54 PM

Nerve issue cropped up in summer

James (sciatica) began to deal with his nerve issue after an on-court workout before the start of training camp, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

10/09/2025, 9:08 PM

Will miss season opener

James (sciatica) will miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

10/09/2025, 7:50 PM

On his own timeline

Head coach JJ Redick said James (glute) is on his "own timeline" to return to the floor, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

10/07/2025, 8:34 PM

Goes through individual work

James (glute) went through individual work during Tuesday's practice, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.