LeBron James Practices with G-League Affiliate, Nearing Season Debut After Sciatica Recovery

LeBron James, nearing his season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, was reportedly practicing with the team's G-League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, according to head coach JJ Redick. James, almost 41, has been sidelined with sciatica since training camp, missing the first 10 games of the season. He was cleared for contact on Thursday and is expected to be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks for a return to game action. Despite his absence and other injuries, the Lakers hold a 7-3 record. A potential return for the November 18 home game against the Utah Jazz is a logical spot, though no precise timeline has been set.