LeBron James to Sit Out Sixers vs. Bucks Game Due to Back Pain
The Philadelphia 76ers star misses Saturday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks to manage low back pain and sciatica.
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| Time | Chance of yes |
|---|---|
| now | 91% |
| 20 Oct, 06:36 UTC | 91% |
| 19 Oct, 06:17 UTC | 97% |
The story so far
2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 24 Oct 2026. feeds.bleacherreport.com published first, on 24 October at 17:07 UTC; www.espn.com followed 1h 00m later. The most recent article, from www.espn.com, appeared on 24 October at 18:08 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: www.espn.com (major outlet), feeds.bleacherreport.com.
2 prediction markets price this story:
- Philadelphia — the market puts it at 91%, closing 12 Feb 2027. The outcome is Yes if LeBron James signs with a professional basketball team in Philadelphia before February 12, 2027. Otherwise, the outcome is No. Readers often mistake the headline's mention of a "bid" as confirmation that he has already joined the team.
- Before the 2027-28 season — the market puts it at 44%, with $177 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 15 Nov 2027. The outcome is Yes if LeBron James officially announces his retirement from the NBA before the start of the 2027-28 season. The outcome is No if he does not make such an announcement by that deadline. Readers often mistake news reports or rumors for an official retirement announcement.
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- LeBron James
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