Positive Injury Update for LeBron James
ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania shared new details about Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James as he prepares for a potential return.
LeBron's Current Recovery Status
The 40-year-old forward has not played this season due to sciatica on his right side. He is taking a careful approach, aiming to extend his remarkable career into a 23rd NBA season.
Meanwhile, the Lakers have maintained competitive performance without the league's all-time leading scorer.
Next Steps Before Return
In a recent ESPN NBA Today segment, Charania explained that the next phase involves James participating in a 5-on-5 workout.
"LeBron James has been working out individually, and I'm told that the next step for him is 5-on-5 live play," said Charania.
However, James will not join the team on the upcoming five-game road trip starting in Atlanta, making the timing of live game action uncertain.
Possible Scenarios for 5-on-5 Play
- LeBron might practice with the G League's South Bay team while the Lakers are on the road.
- Alternatively, both LeBron and the Lakers could wait until the team returns on November 16 to begin live play workouts.
The exact timeline remains undetermined, according to Charania.
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Author's summary: LeBron James is progressing steadily through his recovery, with 5-on-5 workouts as the next step before potentially rejoining Lakers' live games.
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