LeBron James Injury Update, Latest News on 76ers Star's Status vs. Raptors

Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James will miss Thursday's game against the Toronto Raptors:

James has appeared in 10 of Philadelphia first 12 games during the 2026-27 season, as he was previously sidelined for sciatica and lower back injury management.

ESPN's Dave McMenamin also reported that there would be "special attention" paid to the 22-time All-Star's left foot and lower back during his inaugural year on the 76ers.

James previously missed the first 14 contests of his 2025-26 campaign due to sciatica on his right side. The 41-year-old ended up playing 60 games, although it's worth noting that he suited up in at least 70 contests during each of the prior two seasons.

Now, James has helped the 76ers open this year with a 9-3 record.

The NBA's all-time leading scorer is averaging 15.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game while shooting 43.2 percent from the field and 23.7 percent from behind the arc.

Following a busy offseason in which Philadelphia added Jaylen Brown as well as James, the 76ers are attempting to clinch their ninth playoff berth in 10 years.