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Lakers Clear LeBron James for Contact With Re-Evaluation in 1–2 Weeks

He will stay in Los Angeles to ramp toward live 5-on-5, potentially with the South Bay Lakers.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 05: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a Laker foul during a 118-116 Los Angeles Lakers win over the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on November 05, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images). NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Nov 5, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after scoring the basket and drawing the foul against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on from the bench against the Golden State Warriors in the first half of a preseason NBA game at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.
Oct 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (left) and son Bronny James watch from the bench in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The team said James has progressed to contact basketball activity and will be checked again by physicians in approximately one to two weeks.
  • ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the next step is live five-on-five work, and James will not travel on the upcoming five-game road trip.
  • If his ramp-up proceeds without setbacks, multiple reports cite Nov. 18 at home against the Jazz as a plausible earliest return date.
  • James has yet to play this season after a sciatica issue shut him down in training camp, and coach JJ Redick reiterated there is no firm target date.
  • Los Angeles is 7-2 without him, fueled by Luka Doncic’s prolific start, and James’ first appearance would make him the first NBA player to reach a 23rd season.