LeBron James Eyes 5-on-5 Practice Return Amidst Absence from Road Trip

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is progressing in his recovery, with sources indicating his next step will involve participating in live 5-on-5 practice sessions. However, James (back) will not be traveling with the team for their upcoming five-game road trip, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. While he continues to work towards a full return, his immediate focus is on increasing his on-court activity with full-contact drills, even as he remains sidelined for the team's upcoming away games.