LeBron James away from Lakers for ‘personal reasons’ as he battles unusual drop-off

LeBron James appears to be searching for answers as he steps away from the Lakers amid a worrying decline and swirling trade rumors.

“LeBron is not with the team right now,” Redick told reporters while at practice on Wednesday. “He’s out for personal reasons, excused absence.”

James missed his first game of the season on Sunday against the Blazers — a 107-98 victory — after previously setting a goal to play all 82 in his age-40 season.

LeBron and Bronny James sit on the bench.
LeBron and Bronny James sit on the bench.

Redick added that James would “take some time” after struggling mightily in his last few games, including an 0-for-20 stretch from beyond the 3-point line.

It comes during a lull in the Lakers schedule as they have four days between games — thanks to the NBA Cup — with their next matchup coming in Minnesota on Friday.

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