Overview
- James took part in his first full 5-on-5 session with the Lakers since last season and reported no immediate setbacks.
- Coach J.J. Redick called his availability for Tuesday against Utah "TBD," with James saying the next 24-plus hours will guide the call.
- He missed training camp, the preseason and the first 14 games because of sciatica on his right side, and he acknowledged he is not fully pain-free and needs conditioning.
- As part of his ramp-up, he logged five-on-five work with the South Bay Lakers last week, and Monday marked the first practice this season with all 14 roster players available, per Redick.
- Los Angeles opened 10-4 without him, led by Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, and his eventual return would begin an NBA-record 23rd season.