Overview
- He logged his first five-on-five work since last spring after a ramp-up that included practices with the South Bay Lakers.
- The team plans to monitor how his body responds through a shooting session and recovery checks before confirming availability for Utah.
- He missed preseason and the first 14 games, including his first season opener absence of his career.
- Los Angeles has opened 10-4, with Luka Dončić averaging a league-leading 34.4 points in ten appearances.
- Coach JJ Redick and teammates welcomed his return to practice, while James said conditioning remains the final hurdle.