LeBron James is listed as day-to-day on Saturday's injury report, with the designation given as rest. His status for Saturday night's game at Charlotte is not announced, and the report lists his expected return as Oct. 31, the day of that game.
What happened
LeBron James was listed as day-to-day on the injury report at 9:51 a.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 31. The detail is rest, with no injury named. The report shows no previous status for this entry. He was last cleared on Sunday, Oct. 25, after a back issue that had him out on Oct. 24 and day-to-day on Oct. 23. The report's comment covers his last game. He had 13 points on 5-of-12 shooting, five rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and one steal in 33 minutes in Wednesday's 114-109 win over the Pacers.
What it means for the 76ers
Philadelphia plays at Charlotte on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET on NBA TV. The 76ers are 5-1, second in the standings, and have won two straight. James, 41, has played five games, averaging 33.5 minutes, 16.4 points, 7.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists. The team is 4-1 with him and 1-0 without him. Tyrese Maxey leads the rotation at 37.5 minutes and 28.2 points. Jaylen Brown plays 36.3 minutes and Joel Embiid 35.1, but both are also day-to-day, Brown with a knee and Embiid for rest. VJ Edgecombe (32.6 minutes), Dean Wade (27.1), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (25.3) and Anfernee Simons (24.6) would take on more of the load.
What to watch
The next injury report before tip-off should settle James's status for Charlotte. The report lists his expected return as Oct. 31, but the team has not announced whether he will play. Embiid and Brown are also day-to-day. Dominick Barlow, Jabari Walker, Ariel Hukporti and Tacko Fall are out. Philadelphia's depth will be thin if the day-to-day group sits.
Is LeBron James playing at the Hornets on Oct. 31?
It has not been announced. He is listed as day-to-day for rest on Saturday's injury report. Tip-off in Charlotte is at 6 p.m. ET.
When will LeBron James be back?
The injury report lists his expected return as Oct. 31, the day of the Hornets game. The designation is rest, and no injury is named. The team has not confirmed whether he will play.