On Friday, Monaco officially confirmed that their defender, James, has suffered a thigh muscle injury that will keep him off the court for approximately 2-3 weeks. The injury occurred during the EuroLeague's 31st round match against Olympiakos from Greece, where James experienced significant pain during a fast break play, forcing him to exit the game with less than a minute remaining. Until that point, he had contributed 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists to the match, highlighting his crucial role in the team.