Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James has missed Cleveland’s last two games. If the two-week estimate proves correct, it will be the longest stretch of games James has missed in his NBA career.Sam Greenwood/Getty Images
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers is expected to miss the next two weeks because of a strained left knee and back problem.
James underwent a physical and an MRI on Wednesday, and was eventually diagnosed with the strains in his knee and lower back. The Cavs said Thursday he will be treated with "anti-inflammatories, rehabilitation, training room treatments and rest."
James has missed Cleveland's last two games. If the two-week estimate proves correct, it will be the longest stretch of games James has missed in his NBA career.
The NBA's four-time MVP is averaging 25.2 points this season, second best in the league.