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LeBron James Cleared for Contact as Lakers Set 1–2 Week Re-Evaluation

He is staying home for a five-game road trip, positioning mid-November as the earliest realistic return.

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
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Overview

  • ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the next checkpoint is live five-on-five work before game clearance.
  • James will not travel with Los Angeles on its upcoming five-game swing and will continue ramp-up work in El Segundo.
  • Multiple reports point to Nov. 18 vs. the Jazz as a plausible target, contingent on passing live-action tests.
  • The Lakers have opened 7-2 without him, with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and new additions sustaining a strong start.
  • When he debuts this season he will become the first NBA player to reach 23 seasons, as voices like Charles Barkley urge him to consider retirement.