Lakers Provide Major Update on LeBron James' Injury and Return Timeline
Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James is making solid progress in his rehabilitation and has been cleared to participate in contact basketball activities. The team’s medical staff plans to reevaluate him within one to two weeks.
James, 40, has not yet debuted this season because of right-side sciatica. Before returning to official games, he is expected to engage in 5-on-5 live play.
Details on Rehabilitation and Next Steps
"LeBron James has been working out individually, and I'm told that the next step for him is 5-on-5 live play," said ESPN analyst Shams Charania.
James will not join the upcoming five-game road trip starting in Atlanta. It remains uncertain whether he will get live play opportunities on the road, possibly through the G League South Bay team, or if he will wait until the Lakers return home on November 16 to begin this phase.
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Given the current plan, LeBron’s full return is imminent but depends heavily on how the 5-on-5 sessions go and the team’s schedule.
Summary: LeBron James is advancing in rehab and cleared for contact basketball, with 5-on-5 play as the next step before his expected return later this month.