The Philadelphia 76ers will be a bit short-handed when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday on the first night of a back-to-back. With so many players up there in age, the Sixers need to manage their stars in an effort to keep them fresh for when the games matter the most.
LeBron James was initially listed as questionable against the Bucks due to lower back/sciatica management, but he has now been downgraded to out. When considering it is classified as "management", one has to believe James will be ready to go on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons.
In two games as a member of the Sixers, James is averaging 15.6 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 6.0 assists. He's only shooting 37% from the floor and 14.3% from deep, but he has made a big difference
for Philadelphia on defense, on the glass, and as a playmaker.
LeBron James has been downgraded to OUT for tonight against the Bucks due to lower back/sciatica management #Sixers
— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) October 24, 2026
The Bucks will be on the second night of their own back-to-back after playing their home opener on Friday. They enter this contest winless and even without James, the Sixers should handle business against a lowly Bucks team. Tip off is set for 7:30 p.m. EDT.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Sixers vs. Bucks: Status for LeBron James has been downgraded to out
