October 24, 2026
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LeBron James will have his first absence with the Sixers on Saturday.
LeBron James (low back/sciatica management) has been downgraded to out for the front end of the Sixers' weekend back-to-back.
James will be sidelined for Saturday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, his first absence in Philadelphia.
"There’s been conversations," James said on Thursday when asked about his status for the back-to-back. "We’ll manage it properly to see what the weekend looks like."
