LeBron James to observe with Lakers’ G League affiliate

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LeBron James will observe with the G League’s South Bay Lakers this week as he prepares to start his unprecedented twenty third NBA season.

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick revealed the plan for the 40-year-old James on Monday earlier than his workforce’s highway recreation in opposition to the Charlotte Hornets. Redick initially mentioned James was “actually practising with South Bay at present,” however the workforce later clarified that the exercise will occur later within the week as a result of the South Bay workforce is off Monday.

James has but to observe or play with the Lakers this season after growing sciatica close to the beginning of coaching camp. The workforce has refused to place a timetable on James’ restoration, and James hasn’t spoken extensively to reporters since media day in late September.

The Lakers obtained off to a powerful 7-2 begin to the season regardless of vital harm issues for James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

After getting routed by the equally undermanned Atlanta Hawks final weekend, the Lakers are enjoying the second recreation of a five-game highway journey in Charlotte.

James is not presently anticipated to affix the Lakers on the journey, however Reaves is again within the lineup in opposition to the Hornets after lacking three video games with a hamstring harm.

Los Angeles’ subsequent residence recreation is Nov. 18 in opposition to Utah.

When James steps on the court docket this season, he’ll break the report for many NBA seasons performed. The main scorer in NBA historical past started his profession in October 2003, lower than a 12 months earlier than the beginning of Bronny James, his oldest son and present teammate.