LeBron James Health, Injury Updates & History

He missed some time that was deemed personal reasons, but he is dealing with a lingering foot injury that he will seemingly be dealing with for the rest of the season, per LeBron James, the foot injury “is an everyday thing”, it might cost him some games during the regular season, but this isn’t the kind of injury that would keep him out of playoff games

Missed Sundays game with flu-like symptoms but should be available Tuesday against the Warriors

Returned and played 34 mins Wednesday against the Grizzlies after missing his 10th game of the season Tuesday with left ankle peroneal tendinopathy - James said he will be “very strategic” with the injury and managing his rest down the stretch

Ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bucks with left ankle peroneal tendinopathy - this will be James' 10th missed game of the season but our Pro Basketball Docs do not expect a long absence - could return as soon as Wednesday against the Grizzlies

Ruled out for Thursday's game with nagging left ankle issue despite playing 14 minutes in All-Star game - should return after a short absence, potentially even for Friday's home game against the Spurs

Playing with an ongoing ankle injury, and missing the occasional game to allow it to rest. When playing he has been logging a high number of minutes which is a concern as we head deeper into the season if his ankle is still a concern.

Playing through an ongoing ankle injury, however has been missing the occasional game to allow it to rest. When playing he has been logging a high number of minutes which is a concern as we head deeper into the season if his ankle is still a concern.

Played through right foot tendon injury down the stretch and may require offseason surgery - if surgery is needed no reason to delay as recovery will require 3 months at minimum

Slight ankle tweak late in Game 2 (May 18) but showed no ill effects in Game 3 - right foot tendon injury from mid-January continues to be a factor especially with heavy minutes in the playoffs

Appeared to suffer minor left ankle tweak at end of third quarter in Game 5 (May 10) - remained in but something to monitor - opposite side of right foot tendon injury that cost him 13 games late in season