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LeBron James Ruled Out vs Bucks With Back Pain

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

LeBron James Out

LeBron James is ruled out of the Sixers’ Oct. 24 game against the Milwaukee Bucks because of lower back pain.
James is playing his NBA-record 24th season, two more seasons than any other player.
His foundation will develop the Strive for Greatness golf center near House Three Thirty in Akron, Ohio.
The Sixers’ home game versus Milwaukee starts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Summary

Nick Nurse Adjusts

Coach Nick Nurse will tweak the Sixers rotation after Dean Wade and Dominick Barlow are listed as out.
Ariel Hukporti’s season ends with a ruptured right Achilles tendon, removing a frontcourt option.
Joel Embiid is omitted from the injury report, indicating he may sit the next back-to-back game.
Tacko Fall remains sidelined with a left quadriceps strain, limiting the Sixers’ size presence.

History

Historical Context

In 2018, LeBron James opened the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, marking the NBA’s first player-funded public school. The LeBron James Family Foundation contributed $41 million, and the school enrolled 400 students in its inaugural year. Today, the 2024 Philadelphia 76ers confront a spate of injuries—including LeBron’s back pain, Dean Wade’s absence, and Ariel Hukporti’s Achilles rupture—mirroring the franchise’s reliance on star-driven community projects. The pattern forces teams to bolster medical staff and expand charitable initiatives, ensuring player welfare while sustaining fan engagement.

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LeBron James Out

LeBron James is ruled out of the Sixers’ Oct. 24 game against the Milwaukee Bucks because of lower back pain.
James is playing his NBA-record 24th season, two more seasons than any other player.
His foundation will develop the Strive for Greatness golf center near House Three Thirty in Akron, Ohio.
The Sixers’ home game versus Milwaukee starts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

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