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LeBron James Upgraded to Questionable for Lakers–Jazz After First Full Practice

After weeks sidelined by sciatica, the team plans a post-shootaround decision based on conditioning plus symptoms.

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)
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Overview

  • James completed his first full 5-on-5 practice with the Lakers on Monday following a ramp-up that included sessions with the South Bay Lakers.
  • Coach J.J. Redick labeled his availability as TBD, with a decision to follow monitoring over the next 24-plus hours and Tuesday’s shootaround.
  • ESPN’s Shams Charania reported James was upgraded to questionable for Tuesday’s home game against the Jazz.
  • James said he is still managing discomfort from sciatica and working on conditioning, noting his lungs felt "like a newborn baby" after practice.
  • A return would begin an NBA-record 23rd season for the 40-year-old, as the 10-4 Lakers have been led by Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and newcomer Deandre Ayton.