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LeBron James Set to Practice With Lakers’ G League Affiliate as Return Window Nears

Los Angeles targets a mid‑November comeback after clearing James for contact, with Nov. 18 flagged as the earliest game back.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the third quarter of the game against 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 Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 8: (L-R) LeBron James, Luka Doncic , Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Crypto.com Arena on February 8, 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Head coach JJ Redick said James will practice with the South Bay Lakers this week as part of his ramp‑up, a plan the team clarified after noting South Bay did not work out on Monday.
  • ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the expected return window is Nov. 18–23, and James stayed home from the five‑game road trip to continue rehab and 5‑on‑5 work.
  • The Lakers are 8–3 without James behind Luka Dončić’s MVP‑level start and Austin Reaves’ surge, including a noted milestone where both topped 200 points and 50 assists through their first seven games.
  • Reaves returned from a three‑game groin absence with 24 points, seven assists and five rebounds in a 121–111 win at Charlotte, and Dončić said the team is excited to have James back soon.
  • While some commentators, including Paul Pierce, have floated unusual reintegration ideas, players have expressed confidence James will fit smoothly once he’s cleared to play.