LeBron James to miss 2 weeks with knee and back injuries

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James’ homecoming season has hit a hurdle.

The Cavaliers superstar is expected to miss at least the next two weeks with injuries to his left knee and back. The timing of the injuries are another blow to the Cavaliers, who have been jarred by a rash of medical issues and failed to live up to the enormous expectations triggered by James re-signing as a free agent with Cleveland last summer.

The team said Thursday that James has been diagnosed with knee and back strains. He’ll be treated with “anti-inflammatories, rehabilitation, training room treatments and rest,” and the Cavs projected he will miss two weeks. If he’s out for just that span, James will be back for a Jan. 15 game in Los Angeles against the Lakers. The Cavs begin a five-game West Coast trip on Jan. 9.

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