Skip to Content Facebook Feature Image

LeBron James ruled out for Sixers' game against Bucks, the first in a back-to-back

Sport

LeBron James ruled out for Sixers' game against Bucks, the first in a back-to-back
Sport

Sport

LeBron James ruled out for Sixers' game against Bucks, the first in a back-to-back

2026-10-25 01:45 Last Updated At：02:10

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James is out for the Philadelphia 76ers because of lower back pain management for Saturday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

James is sitting out the first of back-to-back games for the Sixers this weekend. They play Detroit on Sunday night.

The 41-year-old James averaged 15.5 points and 9.5 rebounds over his first two games with the Sixers. Philadelphia is 2-0 with wins over the NBA champion Knicks and Eastern Conference finalist Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Sixers rallied from 29 points down to beat Cleveland, which marked the biggest comeback win for any of James’ teams over his NBA-record 24th season.

See AP’s full NBA coverage here

Philadelphia 76ers' LeBron James, left, tries to get past Cleveland Cavaliers' Tyrese Proctor during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Philadelphia 76ers' LeBron James, left, tries to get past Cleveland Cavaliers' Tyrese Proctor during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Protests over a range of issues are taking place in cities across Europe, from Milan and Madrid to Lisbon and Tirana. Demonstrators are taking to the streets over pensions, housing, education, corruption and opposition to war, reflecting a diverse mix of grievances across the continent.

People hold keys during a protest to demand affordable housing in Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)

People hold keys during a protest to demand affordable housing in Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)

 Antiwar activists demonstrate against rearmament and Italy's involvement in wars in Rome, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, during one of several protests in Italy organized by groups across the political spectrum. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Antiwar activists demonstrate against rearmament and Italy's involvement in wars in Rome, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, during one of several protests in Italy organized by groups across the political spectrum. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Riot police advance during an anti-government rally in Tirana, Albania, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hameraldi Agolli)

Riot police advance during an anti-government rally in Tirana, Albania, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hameraldi Agolli)

 Members of right-wing student groups march through the streets of Rome, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, during a demonstration called "Unlock Everything," organized in opposition to recent left-wing student protests and one of several demonstrations held by groups across the political spectrum. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Members of right-wing student groups march through the streets of Rome, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, during a demonstration called "Unlock Everything," organized in opposition to recent left-wing student protests and one of several demonstrations held by groups across the political spectrum. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
A person raises a carnation during a protest to demand affordable housing in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)

A person raises a carnation during a protest to demand affordable housing in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)

 Protesters dressed as Spider-Man attend a demonstration against rising living costs in Rennes, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)

Protesters dressed as Spider-Man attend a demonstration against rising living costs in Rennes, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeremias Gonzalez)
Protesters march during a demonstration against rising living costs in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Protesters march during a demonstration against rising living costs in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

 A protester screams at policemen during a demonstration against rising living costs in Lyon, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

A protester screams at policemen during a demonstration against rising living costs in Lyon, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

 Police officers run toward protesters during a demonstration against rising living costs in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Police officers run toward protesters during a demonstration against rising living costs in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

 A protester throws a projectile towards police after a demonstration against rising living costs in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

A protester throws a projectile towards police after a demonstration against rising living costs in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

 Riot police stand in formation behind a burning garbage can during an anti-government rally, in Tirana, Albania, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hameraldi Agolli)

Riot police stand in formation behind a burning garbage can during an anti-government rally, in Tirana, Albania, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hameraldi Agolli)

 A protester holds a French flag during a demonstration against rising living costs in Lyon, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

A protester holds a French flag during a demonstration against rising living costs in Lyon, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)

 Pensioners and supporters march to defend their retirement rights in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Pensioners and supporters march to defend their retirement rights in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

 A man whistles during a pensioners' march to defend retirement rights in Madrid, Spain, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

A man whistles during a pensioners' march to defend retirement rights in Madrid, Spain, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

 A woman holds a banner referring to Portugal’s Prime Minister Luis Montenegro during a protest to demand affordable housing in Lisbon on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. The test reads in Portuguese: "Montenegro also lives in Barbie world. He owns 50 properties, yet we're the selfish ones.". (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)

A woman holds a banner referring to Portugal’s Prime Minister Luis Montenegro during a protest to demand affordable housing in Lisbon on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. The test reads in Portuguese: "Montenegro also lives in Barbie world. He owns 50 properties, yet we're the selfish ones.". (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)

 Protesters attend a demonstration against rising living costs in Strasbourg, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

Protesters attend a demonstration against rising living costs in Strasbourg, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

 People march during a protest to demand affordable housing in Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)

People march during a protest to demand affordable housing in Lisbon, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)

 Italian anti-riot police watch antiwar activists demonstrating against rearmament and Italy's involvement in wars in front of the Colosseum in Rome, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, during one of several protests in Italy organized by groups across the political spectrum. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Italian anti-riot police watch antiwar activists demonstrating against rearmament and Italy's involvement in wars in front of the Colosseum in Rome, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, during one of several protests in Italy organized by groups across the political spectrum. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

 People march during a protest to demand affordable housing in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)

People march during a protest to demand affordable housing in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)

 People sitting in a pub watch demonstrators during a protest on the sidelines of the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) congress in Orleans, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Teresa Suarez)

People sitting in a pub watch demonstrators during a protest on the sidelines of the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) congress in Orleans, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Teresa Suarez)

 A protester holds a French flag during a demonstration against rising living costs in Strasbourg, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

A protester holds a French flag during a demonstration against rising living costs in Strasbourg, France, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

 Pensioners and supporters march to defend their retirement rights in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Pensioners and supporters march to defend their retirement rights in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

 Members of right-wing student groups march through the streets of Rome, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, during a demonstration called "Unlock Everything," organized in opposition to recent left-wing student protests and one of several demonstrations held by groups across the political spectrum. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Members of right-wing student groups march through the streets of Rome, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, during a demonstration called "Unlock Everything," organized in opposition to recent left-wing student protests and one of several demonstrations held by groups across the political spectrum. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Recommended Articles
Six Flags says it will install seat belts on Georgia roller coaster after rider's death

Six Flags says it will install seat belts on Georgia roller coaster after rider's death
Soldiers guard center of Milan as thousands of protesters march across European cities

Soldiers guard center of Milan as thousands of protesters march across European cities
UK police says letter with claims against Meghan's father was not shared with other law enforcement

UK police says letter with claims against Meghan's father was not shared with other law enforcement
Newly minted all-around champ Skye Blakely adds two more medals at world gymnastics championships

Newly minted all-around champ Skye Blakely adds two more medals at world gymnastics championships
Magic forward Paolo Banchero has a high ankle sprain, likely will miss weeks

Magic forward Paolo Banchero has a high ankle sprain, likely will miss weeks
Man City falls at Aston Villa and Arsenal moves level on top of the Premier League

Man City falls at Aston Villa and Arsenal moves level on top of the Premier League
Knicks try to clear up 'misinformation' about rings, say employees will get them in 4-6 weeks

Knicks try to clear up 'misinformation' about rings, say employees will get them in 4-6 weeks