LeBron misses second-straight practice

A sprained ankle has forced LeBron James to miss another Cleveland NBA training session.

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James

LeBron James has missed his second straight practice with s sprained left ankle. (AAP)

LeBron James missed his second-straight practice with a sprained left ankle, an injury that happened on Dwyane Wade's first day with Cleveland.

James was at the team's Cleveland Clinic Courts facility getting treatment Friday, and could be seen in the training and fitness area.

Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue said the superstar is day to day, but the team has not said much else about James' injury.

The three-time NBA champion rolled his ankle on Wednesday night, shortly after his good friend Wade turned down other offers to sign a one-year, $US2.3 million contract with Cleveland.

It's not known how James hurt his ankle. The team said X-rays were negative.

James has tweaked his ankles in the past, but the 32-year-old has been incredibly durable throughout his career, playing in at least 75 games in 12 of his 14 regular seasons.

He played in 74 games last season.

Cleveland's season opener is October 17 against the Boston Celtics and former Cavs guard Kyrie Irving, who was traded this summer.


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