The Lakers are already bracing to be without James for this week's back-to-back contests against the Bucks and Nuggets.

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without their superstar forward, LeBron James, for the next week or two. At least, that is the expectation for the 40-year-old.

Rich Paul, James' agent, said during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" that he won't put a timetable on James' return, although an initial report indicated that the superstar is expected to miss at least a week or two of action (h/t Lakers Nation).