Lakers' LeBron James expected to miss several weeks of action

James and the Lakers are sure to be cautious with his return and allow him to return based on his response to treatment — which could be sooner than later.

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is expected to miss several weeks of action due to high ankle sprain suffered in loss to Hawks.

Per The Athletic, Lakers star LeBron James is initially expected to miss several weeks due to his high right ankle sprain, sources say. High ankle sprains tend to range in missed time but usually last multiple weeks. James is not an ordinary player, though, and has an uncanny pain tolerance. At 36 years old, James and the Lakers are sure to be cautious with his return and allow him to return based on his response to treatment — which could be sooner than later.