The 40-year-old superstar will be sidelined at least until the end of October with sciatica — pain in the nerves running from the buttocks and down the back of the legs — on his right side.
The Catalan club said it was for logistical and public order reasons that it would not allow Hapoel Jerusalem to train on its Palau Blaugrana court before a match against Baxi Manresa on October 15 in the EuroCup competition.
James is not under contract past this season, which prompted obvious wondering if this would be how he announces a retirement plan.
The NBA can issue stiff penalties if cap rules are found to have been broken by a team, including a fine of up to $7.5 million, the voiding of contracts and the forfeiture of future draft picks.
