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LeBron James Set to Practice With South Bay Lakers as Mid-November Return Nears

A recent contact clearance positions him for a check-in within two weeks, leaving Nov. 18 as a realistic target.

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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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 10: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half of the basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on November 10, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Coach JJ Redick said James will work out with the G League’s South Bay Lakers later this week, after clarifying he was not on the court Monday, and James is not on the current five-game road trip.
  • The Lakers announced James has progressed to contact basketball activity and will be reevaluated in one to two weeks as he ramps from sciatica.
  • Reporting from ESPN/Shams Charania points to a mid-November window for his season debut, with the earliest game being Nov. 18 at home against the Jazz.
  • Los Angeles is 8-3 without James, powered by Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, who became the first NBA teammates to each top 200 points and 50 assists through their first seven games; Reaves returned from a three-game absence with 24 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
  • Dončić said, “We can’t wait” for James’ return, as outside suggestions about benching James remain media opinions rather than team plans.