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Lakers’ LeBron James practiced without pain for second-straight day
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LeBron James practiced with the South Bay Lakers on Thursday and reported no lingering pain for a second straight day, an encouraging sign as the Los Angeles Lakers eye his return from sciatica. Sources told ESPN James completed five-on-five work without the back or right-side soreness that limited him earlier in the week.
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Coach J.J. Redick and the Lakers have leaned on caution during James' rehab. The 40-year-old has been running with South Bay to ramp up contact and intensity away from game pressure while the organization monitors any reaction the following day. Thursday's outcome, another pain-free session, moves the needle toward a possible mid-November debut that reports have circled.
James' use of the G League affiliate mirrors how veteran players sometimes chase fine-tuned conditioning and minutes before rejoining an NBA rotation. He pushed through live scrimmage reps under South Bay coach Zach Guthrie and finished the workout without complaint, a much-needed update after a workout the previous day produced soreness for the first time.
When James returns, the Lakers get a proven do-it-all star. Last season, he averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists, via ESPN, production that still sets the tone for Los Angeles ' ceiling. But the team wants to avoid setbacks that linger into the regular season, so medical staff and James' camp plan to remain conservative while the history-making veteran chases a 23rd season.
For fans and teammates, Thursday's report provides tangible hope. The Lakers still must manage rotations and minutes carefully, but back-to-back pain-free practices with South Bay make the timetable feel realistic . If James stays healthy through the next few sessions, the Lakers could welcome him back with the polished, ready version that has carried contenders for two decades.
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