LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain Game 5

LeBron James, at 40 years old, suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee during Game 5 of the Lakers’ playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on May 1, 2025, after a collision with Donte DiVincenzo, as confirmed by an MRI.

A Grade 2 MCL sprain typically involves a partial tear of the medial collateral ligament, with recovery times ranging from 4 to 8 weeks depending on rehabilitation.

Despite the injury, LeBron returned to play the final 7:23 of the game, which the Lakers lost 103-96, ending their season.