LeBron James will miss Tuesday's game against the Spurs, officially ending his chances to claim any season awards or All-NBA honors in 2025-26.
If the 2025-26 season is truly LeBron James' last, injuries have become a defining part of his swan song. The 41-year-old star will miss his 18th game on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs due to left foot arthritis.
This absence officially means that LeBron won't be able to claim any season awards or All-NBA honors this year.
James already missed the entire preseason and the first 14 games of the regular season with sciatica, a significant chunk of time for a player long known for durability.
While he has remained productive when on the floor, averaging 21.8 points, 6.9 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game, missing so many games makes him ineligible for top-season accolades.
The Lakers have adjusted, leaning more heavily on Luka Doncic and the emerging Austin Reaves. Players like Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia have also stepped up in the rotation, and newly acquired guard Luke Kennard could see increased minutes if James misses additional games.
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