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The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a second night of a back-to-back after coming off a thrilling win against the Toronto Raptors. They will be taking on their fiercest rivals, the Boston Celtics, tonight. However, before they do that, there has been a devastating update on their superstar forward, LeBron James. “Lakers announce LeBron has been dealing with left foot joint arthritis in addition to his right sciatica. Bron is doubtful to play vs. the Celtics,” Bleacher Report wrote on X. The 40-year-old has already been dealing with one injury and trying to get back in shape, and now has suffered yet another blow. This is a developing story… 

Find the latest update on LeBron James' health as the Lakers gear up to face the Celtics in the second leg of their back-to-back.

Rishi Rajpoot is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with over a year of experience in digital sports media. Specializing in NBA and football coverage, his work has reached a wide readership, boosting fan engagement through timely reporting, player features, and game analysis. At ES, he collaborates closely with editors and social media teams to ensure his coverage resonates across platforms and delivers value to fans.

Before joining EssentiallySports, Rishi contributed to football coverage at Cricfut, where his match reports and feature stories expanded the site’s digital presence. With a strong grasp of sports journalism, audience research, and digital strategy, he combines storytelling with an understanding of how fans consume sports online. Passionate about growing engaged sports communities, Rishi continues to bring sharp insight and energy to his NBA beat.

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What Happened to LeBron James? Lakers Announce New Medical Update on Friday

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Rishi Rajpoot is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with over a year of experience in digital sports media. Specializing in NBA and football coverage, his work has reached a wide readership, boosting fan engagement through timely reporting, player features, and game analysis. At ES, he collaborates closely with editors and social media teams to ensure his coverage resonates across platforms and delivers value to fans. Before joining EssentiallySports, Rishi contributed to football coverage at Cricfut, where his match reports and feature stories expanded the site’s digital presence. With a strong grasp of sports journalism, audience research, and digital strategy, he combines storytelling with an understanding of how fans consume sports online. Passionate about growing engaged sports communities, Rishi continues to bring sharp insight and energy to his NBA beat.