Lakers Receive Positive Update on LeBron James' Injury
ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania shared the latest developments regarding Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James as he progresses toward his return this season.
LeBron James' Current Status
At 40 years old, James has yet to play this season due to ongoing recovery from right-side sciatica. He is taking a cautious and deliberate approach as he aims for his historic 23rd NBA season.
Despite James' absence, the Lakers have managed to perform well on the court.
Next Steps for James' Return
During a recent segment on ESPN's NBA Today, Charania explained what lies ahead for James' comeback:
- James has been training individually.
- The immediate goal is for him to participate in 5-on-5 live play.
- He will not travel with the team for the upcoming five-game road trip starting in Atlanta.
"LeBron James has been working out individually, and I'm told that the next step for him is 5-on-5 live play," Charania said.
"So, it's unclear when he will be able to get that live action while the team is on the road, potentially doing it with the G League South Bay team or do the Lakers and LeBron wait for the team to get back on November 16 and then the live play process can begin then."
The exact timing for James' participation in full-contact practice remains uncertain.
Summary
LeBron James is progressing in his recovery, with 5-on-5 practice as the next milestone before he can rejoin the Lakers on the court, though the timeline for this remains unclear.