LeBron James Leaves Lakers' Road Trip to Focus on Groin Injury Recovery

The 40-year-old NBA star returned to Los Angeles for treatment as the Lakers face a challenging schedule without him.

LeBron James sustained a left groin strain during the Lakers' March 8 loss to the Boston Celtics and is expected to miss one to two weeks.
James departed the team's road trip and returned to Los Angeles for treatment, a decision praised by medical experts as aiding his recovery.
The injury jeopardizes James' eligibility for end-of-season awards, as he must play at least 65 games to qualify; he has played 58 so far this season.
Rich Paul, James' agent, declined to provide a timeline for his return, emphasizing the need to manage the injury carefully given James' age and workload.
The Lakers, now sliding in the standings, face one of the toughest schedules of the season, including six games in eight days, without their leading scorer and playmaker.