76ers’ LeBron James (back management) out vs. visiting Bucks
By Field Level Media Oct 24 (Field Level Media) Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James has been ruled out of Saturday s game against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks because of lower back management. The 41-year-old has been managing sciatica since the start of the 2025-26 season and will have the night off, according to the NBA s official injury report. James is averaging 33.5 minutes, 15.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists through two games with his new team. The 2-0 76ers defeated the defending champion New York Knicks 106-100 on Tuesday before erasing a 29-point deficit against the Cleveland Cavaliers for a 114-106 victory Thursday. Dominick Barlow (back), Tacko Fall (quad), and Ariel Hukporti (Achilles) are also out Saturday in Philadelphia s second game of an early-season three-game homestand. ( Field Level Media)