LeBron James is being held out for the remainder of the preseason due to a back injection he received, and as a result he is not practicing. He still does however, plan on being ready for the season opener next week. Will there be any rust and conditioning issues?
“We’re being very conscientious and cautious with him in terms of his feeling,” coach David Blatt said. “He’s fine and he’s going to be fine. We’re just going slowly and carefully with him. He’ll be out there very soon.”
James didn’t speak to reporters following the workout at Cleveland Clinic Courts. However, he did throw around some footballs with a few teammates on a field outside the facility before heading home. […] The 30-year-old star played in just two of Cleveland’s seven exhibition games, missing the last three after receiving the shot. Last week, James said he would get another injection in his back if needed.
H/T: AP
