"A source present for Wednesday's practice told ESPN the workout was "intense" as James prepares to become the first player in NBA history to suit up for a 23rd season. In Thursday's practice, run by South Bay coach Zach Guthrie, James was a full participant once again, sources said, and was able to complete the five-on-five live portion without any lingering pain or soreness in his lower back or right side."
"The Lakers plan to hold a practice Monday in El Segundo, California, after the road trip, and James could join them, sources said, if he continues to progress through the weekend. L.A. hosts the Utah Jazz on Tuesday and doesn't play again until Sunday, on the road against the Jazz. In other South Bay news, the team acquired Kobe Bufkin in a trade with the Motor City Cruise in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick in the G League draft."
LeBron James practiced with the G League's South Bay Lakers and did not experience residual effects from a prior workout, marking his first five-on-five since the first round of the playoffs. James missed training camp and the Lakers' first 12 games while recovering from sciatica affecting his lower back and right side. He is practicing with the G League affiliate while the Lakers finish a five-game road trip. The Wednesday workout was described as intense, and Thursday's practice featured James as a full participant who completed the live five-on-five without lingering pain. The Lakers may hold a Monday practice and James could join if progress continues. South Bay acquired Kobe Bufkin in a trade and waived Jace Carter.
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