Overview
- Team announcement moves James from individual work to contact activity as he recovers from right‑side sciatica.
- Reporting indicates the next step is live five‑on‑five reps, potentially via controlled runs with the South Bay Lakers.
- He is not expected to travel on the upcoming five‑game road swing, keeping his ramp‑up based at team facilities.
- Coach JJ Redick says there is no firm target date, framing return in the second or third week of November if protocols are passed.
- Los Angeles is 7–2 with a five‑game win streak, and James’ first appearance would mark an NBA‑record 23rd season.