The 2025-26 NBA season hasn't even begun yet, but there are already some incredible stories. Earlier this week, LeBron James shocked the basketball world by putting out a teaser. Many fans thought that his Decision 2.

I think he's going to ride that wave right to Houston and have a big year for them,” LeBron James says of Rockets and EuroBasket star Alperen Sengun.

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While his list of accomplishments is extensive, James has been open about his greatest NBA achievement coming on Oct. 22, 2024 when he took the floor with his son Bronny James. The son of LeBron and Savannah James was selected No. 55 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, and appeared in 27 games last season as a rookie.

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

ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania gave a report on how LeBron James developed the case of sciatica that is expected to sideline him for a few weeks.

With LeBron James sidelined to begin the season, Luka Doncic said he'll do "whatever it takes" for the Lakers to win, whether that means doing more or less in James' absence.

LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers could be in jeopardy. The Dallas Mavericks could have a chance to sign him.