Lakers Get Major Injury Update on LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 7-2 after a narrow 118-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, holding the second seed in the Western Conference — achieved without LeBron James on the court.
While James has been sidelined due to sciatica affecting the right side of his back, encouraging news has arrived about his recovery. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the star forward has hit an important milestone in his rehabilitation.
“Lakers' LeBron James has officially been cleared for contact basketball activities and will be re-evaluated in one to two weeks. Next step, ramping up to 5-on-5 action.”
This progress signals a promising turn for the Lakers, who have already performed impressively in his absence. Their 7-2 start stands as the best nine-game stretch recorded by the franchise without James in uniform.
Despite the good news, James will not accompany the Lakers on their upcoming five-game road trip, choosing instead to continue his rehab at the team’s training facilities. The organization remains focused on ensuring his full recovery, prioritizing long-term health over a premature return.
Author’s Summary
LeBron James has been cleared for contact practice, a key step in his recovery, as the Lakers thrive with a 7-2 start while prioritizing his long-term health.