LeBron James Injury History

LeBron James has missed 23 games in 2025-26, 5 of them with an injury designation on the official NBA injury report. The longest absence was 3 games (injury, Mar 6, 2026 – Mar 12, 2026).

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Missed 2025-26
23

of 92 team games

Total tracked
23

games missed

% of games missed
25%

2025-26

Longest absence
3

games

Most common injury
foot
Injury stints
3

tracked absences

Injury Timeline

Injury

Apr 7, 2026 – Apr 9, 2026

1 game

Injury

Mar 6, 2026 – Mar 12, 2026

3 games

foot

Feb 10, 2026 – Feb 12, 2026

Injury/Illness - Left Foot; Arthritis

1 game

Missed Games Log

23 games
DateGameDesignationReason
Apr 7, 2026vs OKCout-
Apr 5, 2026@ DALNot on report-
Mar 10, 2026vs MINquestionable-
Mar 8, 2026vs NYKout-
Mar 6, 2026vs INDout-
Feb 10, 2026vs SASoutInjury/Illness - Left Foot; Arthritis
Jan 7, 2026@ SASNot on report-
Dec 5, 2025@ BOSNot on report-
Nov 30, 2025vs NOPNot on report-
Nov 15, 2025@ MILNot on report-
Nov 14, 2025@ NOPNot on report-
Nov 12, 2025@ OKCNot on report-
Nov 10, 2025@ CHANot on report-
Nov 8, 2025@ ATLNot on report-
Nov 5, 2025vs SASNot on report-
Nov 3, 2025@ PORNot on report-
Nov 2, 2025vs MIANot on report-
Oct 31, 2025@ MEMNot on report-
Oct 29, 2025@ MINNot on report-
Oct 27, 2025vs PORNot on report-
Show all 23 games
DateGameDesignationReason
Oct 26, 2025@ SACNot on report-
Oct 24, 2025vs MINNot on report-
Oct 21, 2025vs GSWNot on report-

When Listed Questionable

LeBron James played in 6 of 9 games (66.7%) when first listed as questionable. League average: 48.6%. See the full breakdown →

Team Record Without LeBron James

The Lakers are 14-9 without LeBron James in 2025-26 (.609) vs 43-26 with them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many games has LeBron James missed?

LeBron James has missed 23 games in 2025-26 and 23 games in total since box scores were tracked; 5 of the 2025-26 games were listed on the injury report.

What injuries has LeBron James had?

Injuries listed for LeBron James on the official injury report: foot.

Does LeBron James usually play when listed questionable?

LeBron James played in 6 of 9 games (66.7%) when first listed as questionable, compared with 48.6% for the league.

Official injury designations tracked since January 2026. Games before then are counted as missed but may not show a reason.