LeBron James Sits Out Sixers Game Against Toronto

The Philadelphia 76ers ruled out LeBron James for their home game against Toronto on November 12, citing management of a low back and sciatica issue. James and Joel Embiid, who is managing a right plantar fascia injury, were both initially listed as questionable and took part in the team’s morning shootaround. Embiid said he did not know whether he would play against the Raptors.

Philadelphia has Friday and Saturday off before playing on Sunday and Monday. James has not played in consecutive games this season, so he could return Sunday at home against Indiana or Monday on the road against Brooklyn. He has averaged 15.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.5 assists across 10 games this season. James turns 42 next month.

The 76ers also said Adem Bona will be reassessed in about a week, leaving the team with fewer options at backup center. Dominick Barlow joined shootaround as part of his rehabilitation but has no return timetable. Toronto will be without Kawhi Leonard, who has a knee issue, and Scottie Barnes, who has a groin strain.