LeBron James Ruled Out for 76ers vs. Bucks to Manage Back Pain

LeBron James will miss Saturday night's contest against the Bucks to manage low back pain and sciatica.

Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James will miss Saturday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks to manage low back pain and sciatica. This marks the first missed game of the season for the 41-year-old, who currently leads Philadelphia in rebounds (9.5) and assists (6.0) per game. Through two appearances this year, the NBA's oldest player is also averaging 15.5 points.

The 76ers announced the decision ahead of their first back-to-back set of the season, which concludes with a home game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. James previously missed the first 14 games of the last season due to sciatica, a condition involving nerve irritation through the gluteal muscles and lower leg. While the forward has not publicly reported any recent flare-ups, the team is designating the absence as injury management.

In other roster news, forward Dean Wade is listed as questionable for the Saturday matchup. Wade has yet to play for the 76ers this season as he recovers from a left ankle sprain.