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LeBron James Practices Fully, Listed Questionable for Possible Season Debut vs. Jazz

His availability hinges on how his body and conditioning respond after his first full five‑on‑five with the Lakers since last season.

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
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
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EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 29: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks with the media during Los Angeles Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 29, 2025 in El Segundo, 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Overview

  • James completed a full 5‑on‑5 practice Monday in El Segundo, the Lakers’ first session this season with all 14 rostered players participating.
  • He and coach JJ Redick said a decision on playing Tuesday will come after monitoring his recovery through shootaround, with the team labeling him questionable.
  • The 40-year-old missed training camp, preseason and the first 14 games with sciatica on his right side, and he acknowledged he is not fully pain‑free.
  • James cited conditioning as the remaining hurdle, describing his need to rebuild stamina after ramping up with multiple practices for the South Bay Lakers.
  • Los Angeles is 10–4 without him, led by Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, and if James plays he would become the first NBA player to appear in a 23rd season.