LeBron James expected to miss 1-2 weeks with groin strain, will be reevaluated after 24 hours rest

By Ian Casselberry, Yahoo Sports

March 09, 2025 at 9:42 am PDT

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By Ian Casselberry, Yahoo Sports

March 09, 2025 at 9:42 am PDT

LeBron James is expected to be sidelined for one to two weeks with a groin injury suffered in Saturday night's marquee matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. He will be reevaluated after the injury relaxes for 24 hours, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is expected to miss at least 1-to-2 weeks with a groin strain, sources tell ESPN. James will wait for the groin injury to calm down over the next 24 hours and receive another evaluation. pic.twitter.com/17mWxsaXN3
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 9, 2025