LeBron James's Big Business on Halloween While He Continues to Not Play with the Lakers

LeBron James will not start the season with the Los Angeles Lakers, but that doesn't mean he's idle. The veteran forward has used his time off the court to embark on a new project: the release of a Halloween-themed children's book. Titled Happy Spooky Halloween!, it will be released on July 21, 2026.

James made the announcement through his social media, sharing a video where he expressed excitement for this creative endeavor. "Halloween is my favorite holiday, and I am thrilled to share this with you," he said. In the accompanying post, he added: "This is something I've always wanted to do. Having my own spooky book for my favorite time of the year gives me goosebumps."

James also explained that he grew up reading the Goosebumps series by writer R.L. Stine, although it has not been confirmed if his work will follow a similar style. The book will feature illustrations by Ariel Landy, an artist known for her work on titles like A Dragon for Hanukkah and the series Good Dog.

While the player is immersed in this literary adventure, the Lakers are trying to cope with his absence. James was diagnosed with sciatica on his right side during the preseason and is expected to miss at least the first month of the 2025-26 season.

Injury Woes for the Lakers

Without their star, and with Luka Doncic also sidelined due to a finger injury and a leg bruise, Austin Reaves has taken the spotlight. The shooting guard delivered a 51-point performance — his career-best — on the same day Doncic's absence was confirmed, and days later, he led the Los Angeles victory over Minnesota with a buzzer-beating three-pointer.

Coach JJ Redick stated after that game that the goal is for James to return between the second and third week of November, although he did not specify an exact date. Until then, it appears that the four-time NBA champion will continue to balance rehabilitation with his new role as a writer.

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