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

Los Angeles will gauge his response to contact before scheduling live 5‑on‑5 work.

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

  • Team officials and multiple reports say the next phase of his return plan involves ramping to full 5‑on‑5 action, potentially using South Bay Lakers practices during the road trip.
  • James will remain in Los Angeles and will not join the upcoming five‑game trip through Atlanta, Charlotte, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and Milwaukee.
  • If progress continues without setbacks, Nov. 18 at home vs. the Jazz is cited across reports as the earliest realistic debut, with no firm target date set by the team.
  • The Lakers are 7–2 with a five‑game winning streak, easing pressure to rush the timeline as Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and new additions have carried production.
  • His first appearance this season would make him the NBA’s first 23‑season player, while the early absence raises questions about meeting the league’s 65‑game awards threshold.