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LeBron James Resumes Workouts After Knee Sprain as Option Deadline Nears

The 40-year-old Lakers forward returned to on-court drills in New York ahead of his June 29 decision on a $52.6 million player option.

NBA superstar Lebron James, shown speaking to a weekend sports fan convention in New York, said he was feeling great after posting video of his first workout since suffering a knee injury two months ago
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James

Overview

  • LeBron posted on Instagram that Monday’s session was his first on-court workout eight weeks after suffering a Grade 2 MCL sprain in the first-round playoff loss to Minnesota.
  • He trained in New York with former teammate Kevin Love and skills coach Chris Brickley, who shared video of the session on X.
  • The Lakers star faces a June 29 deadline to pick up or decline his $52.6 million player option for the 2025–26 season.
  • At 40, James is targeting full health by October training camp as he prepares for his 23rd NBA campaign.
  • Los Angeles has constructed its roster around James and new acquisition Luka Doncic, highlighting his ongoing central role.