LeBron to miss Lakers preseason opener? "I don't need preseason games to get ready"
James told ESPN that the star forward's "joy" coming from being in his new surroundings could cause James to play a little more in the preseason than he normally does
LeBron James may miss multiple games in the Lakers preseason.
James will talk with coach Luke Walton on Friday about his preseason workload.
Per ESPN, James and Lakers coach Luke Walton will huddle Friday, sources told ESPN, to determine if the 33-year-old embarking on his 16th NBA season, will suit up for the opener in L.A.'s six-game exhibition slate.
"I don't know," James told ESPN after practice Wednesday when asked about how he plans to manage the preseason schedule. "I don't need preseason games [at this stage of my career] to get ready."
To be clear, James will not be resting because of any injury rehabilitation, but more for injury prevention.
"I feel great," James told ESPN.
A source close to James told ESPN that the star forward's "joy" coming from being in his new surroundings could cause James to play a little more in the preseason than he normally does, but that James still will save himself, for the most part, for the real thing.
James will talk with coach Luke Walton on Friday about his preseason workload.
Per ESPN, James and Lakers coach Luke Walton will huddle Friday, sources told ESPN, to determine if the 33-year-old embarking on his 16th NBA season, will suit up for the opener in L.A.'s six-game exhibition slate.
"I don't know," James told ESPN after practice Wednesday when asked about how he plans to manage the preseason schedule. "I don't need preseason games [at this stage of my career] to get ready."
To be clear, James will not be resting because of any injury rehabilitation, but more for injury prevention.
"I feel great," James told ESPN.
A source close to James told ESPN that the star forward's "joy" coming from being in his new surroundings could cause James to play a little more in the preseason than he normally does, but that James still will save himself, for the most part, for the real thing.
E. Carchia
@Sportando
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