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LeBron James Completes Full Practice as Lakers Weigh Season Debut vs. Jazz

His availability hinges on how his body responds to Monday’s full-contact session.

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Dec 1, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward/center Lauri Markkanen (23) defends Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: LeBron James (L) sits on the bench next to his son Bronny James during a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on October 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)
Oct 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James poses in the Arizona Wildcats jersey of his son Bryce James (6) during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • James took part in his first full 5-on-5 practice with the Lakers after logging multiple sessions with the South Bay G League affiliate.
  • Coach JJ Redick labeled his status as TBD, and James was upgraded to questionable for Tuesday’s home game against the Jazz.
  • The 40-year-old is managing a recurrence of sciatica and said he is not fully pain-free, relying on exercises and mobility work.
  • James acknowledged conditioning is a hurdle, noting his lungs felt heavy and his voice was strained after returning to practice.
  • Los Angeles has started 10-4 without him, with Luka Dončić leading the NBA in scoring, as the team prepares to ease James into his record 23rd season.