Is LeBron James progressing in his recovery from the groin strain he suffered on Saturday against the Celtics?

The Los Angeles Lakers made a major decision on superstar LeBron James, deciding on Wednesday to send him back to L.A. for medical treatment. The news means that James will undoubtedly miss the remainder of the team's road trip. Shams Charania of ESPN first reported the news on March 12 via a post to social media.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been bit by the injury bug lately, most notably LeBron James who suffered a left groin strain in the recent loss to the Boston Celtics.

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

LeBron James's agent Rich Paul weighed in on the Lakers star's groin injury and potential timetable for return.

LeBron James will decide when he will be ready to return from his groin strain, as indicated by his agent Rich Paul on ESPN.