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Basketball legend LeBron James is set to miss several weeks of pre-season games, and potentially the start of the regular NBA season,after being diagnosed with sciatica on his right side. The Los Angeles Lakers confirmed that the 40-year-old star is dealing with nerve irritation in his glute and has not participated in training camp, according to ESPN.

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Indiana Pacers rookie Kam Jones was arrested in Indianapolis after allegedly leading police on a short chase while speeding to practice. Authorities said the 23-year-old guard told officers he was running late when they stopped him.

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Cam Newton keeps improving his squad.

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It was billed as the “decision of all decisions,” fueling speculation of a potentially seismic announcement which left the basketball world on tenterhooks and sent Los Angeles Lakers ticket prices soaring.

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It is a new NBA team for former MVP Russell Westbrook, as he is joining the Sacramento Kings. The deal, was confirmed by Westbrook’s agent Jeff Schwartz from Excel Sports Management.

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LeBron James left fans stunned and frustrated after what many believed to be his retirement announcement turned out to be an advertisement. The
40-year-old NBA legend posted a cryptic video on social media on Monday, October 6, teasing “The decision of all decisions. October 7th. 12pm
EST” with the hashtag #TheSecondDecision, referencing his famous 2010 announcement about leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat. With his Los Angeles Lakers contract set to expire at the end of the coming season, speculation spread quickly that the NBA’s all-time leading scorer was preparing to hang up his jersey.