LeBron James (sciatica) will miss the start of the season with the Lakers

LeBron James missed the Lakers’ first two preseason games and has yet to participate in a full workout because of what coach JJ Redick described as nerve irritation in his glute.

EL SEGUNDO, California – Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who has not yet participated in training camp, will be out an additional 3 to 4 weeks due to sciatica on his right side, the team announced Thursday.

James, 40, missed the Lakers’ first two preseason games and has yet to participate in a full workout because of what Lakers coach JJ Redick described as nerve irritation in his glute.

Sciatica is pain that originates in the spine and radiates down the back of the leg.

When asked for an update on James’ progress with the injury on Thursday, before the Lakers released the sciatica diagnosis, Redick said James was “going at his own pace.”

If James continues to be sidelined for the full 3 or 4 weeks, he would miss the Lakers’ opener against the Golden State Warriors on October 21.

AM850’s Shams Charania reported this week that James would likely miss the entire preseason, but that his goal was to return to action in the opener.