LeBron James was sidelined to open training camp Tuesday with what the Lakers are calling "a little bit of nerve irritation in the glute."

LeBron James still has not participated in a full practice since the Los Angeles Lakers’ training camp started more than a week ago

The biggest challenge for James at this stage of his career is managing his body through the rigors of the NBA season, and as the 40-year-old gets set for another year in Los Angeles he's already battling a nagging issue with his glute that kept him out of the Lakers ' first practice of training camp.

LeBron James sat out of the Los Angeles Lakers' first practice of training camp with a minor injury Tuesday. James has “a little bit of nerve irritation in the glute," coach JJ Redick said after the workout at the Lakers' training complex.

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Reportedly, LeBron James has been quietly battling the nerve injury, and the issue might be more serious than initially expected.

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