The Los Angeles Lakers remain without the King.
LeBron James is still on the sideline for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets.
Star power is lacking, because LaMelo Ball is missing for the Hornets. Charlotte is also without star wing Brandon Miller.
The Lakers did get good news when it was determined Austin Reaves would return to the floor. So it'll be the Reaves and Luka Doncic show.
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Why isn't LeBron James playing tonight?
LeBron James isn't playing against the Hornets on Monday night because he's still injured.
James is dealing with sciatica on the right side of his body, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Sciatica causes pain and weakness in the lower back and leg. It's not something James had previously been documented to have dealt with.
When James was diagnosed with the sciatica, he was expected to be out for three to four weeks. The Lakers would have hoped to have him back in early November.
When is LeBron James coming back?
LeBron James is coming back in a couple of weeks, it appears.
Charania reported that James was cleared for basketball activities last Thursday (Nov. 6) and would be re-evaluated in "one to two weeks."
It sounds like James has to get back into the flow of 5-on-5 action, and then will have to be evaluated again to hopefully clear him at that time.
That seems to still be a week away, though.
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