LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James is ready for contact basketball activity, and he will be re-evaluated by the Los Angeles Lakers’ team physician in one to two weeks as he prepares to begin his unprecedented 23rd NBA season.

With LeBron James still sidelined because of his sciatica injury, his 21-year All-NBA streak is in major jeopardy.

Salley, a solid big man during his time in the NBA, said critics who have said that James must "fit in, not fit out" added that the latter is no mere accessory in the Lakers' machine, but rather the glue that holds everything together.

The Lakers are nearing the point of welcoming LeBron back to the court as he has been cleared for basketball activities.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will not be traveling for the team's upcoming five-game road trip starting on Saturday as he recovers from sciatica on his right side, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

For weeks, James has been dealing with lingering sciatica in his right leg and his return to the court has been up in the air. Now, there’s a flicker of light breaking through the tunnel — one that could soon lead to his long-awaited return.

If Lakers guard Austin Reaves has proven anything over the past seven games, it's that he has the potential to be a team's go-to scoring option instead of playi

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2025-26 season red-hot, winning six-of-eight and thriving on the historic play of Luka Dončić, who is averaging 41.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game.