Overview
- The Lakers formally cleared James for contact activity and set a one-to-two week timetable for medical re-evaluation.
- He was assigned to the South Bay Lakers to log controlled five-on-five work during the NBA team’s road trip.
- James completed his first full practice of the season, with reporting that he looked great and showed no setbacks.
- He will not play Wednesday against the Thunder, and team personnel believe a mid-to-late November debut is possible without a firm date.
- Los Angeles has opened 8-3 behind Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, reducing pressure as James approaches an NBA-record 23rd season.