The next year (2021-22), he missed 26 games due to an abdominal strain and swelling in his left knee. The next year, foot injuries kept James off the court for 27 games, marking the third straight year where James failed to play in 60 games for the Lakers.

James, who turns 41 in December, did not participate in any of the Lakers' training camp before Thursday's news.

Enes Kanter thinks the Lakers scapegoated Russ and it affected him mentally “If you play with someone like LeBron, it’s all about LeBron and if the season fails then you need some kind of scapegoat. That year they picked Russ as a scapegoat. After that look at his career, this… pic.twitter.com/0qkOaryWgG

LeBron James injury ripple effects: Luka Dončić's MVP case gets stronger, Bronny in Lakers' rotation?

Nick Wright explains why he isn't concerned about about the Los Angeles Lakers after LeBron James' most recent injury news. Nick, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes and Danny Parkins also discussed whether Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield is the frontrunner for NFL MVP.

Of all the milestones LeBron James has reached, this season might feature his most impressive ones. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar already holds the NBA's career records for points scored and minutes played,