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That said, a 40-year-old LeBron James will miss the Lakers' opener against the Warriors. The four-time league MVP and four-time NBA champ is dealing with sciatica and is reportedly eying a mid-November return. James' early-season absence could set the stage for the beginning of a Dončić MVP campaign.
The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers started the 2025 NBA preseason with games in Abu Dhabi. Here's Game 1 highlights, results: