Overview
- James completed consecutive full practices with the South Bay Lakers and reported no lingering pain, according to ESPN.
- Head coach J.J. Redick said James logged roughly 12–15 live possessions in his first G League session and “looked great.”
- The earliest realistic target mentioned by reporters is Nov. 18 vs. the Jazz, with Nov. 25 vs. the Clippers a secondary option if more ramp-up is needed.
- The 40-year-old has been out since training camp with right-side sciatica, missing the preseason and the Lakers’ first 12 games.
- Los Angeles has opened 8-4 behind strong starts from Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, and James’ return would begin his record 23rd NBA season.