Los Angeles Lakers: Latest news on LeBron James' return

LeBron James returned to practice this Thursday with the South Bay Lakers of the G League and showed no signs of the training from Wednesday, as reported by sources to ESPN. The previous day's session had been particularly significant as it marked his first participation in a 5-on-5 since the first round of the playoffs over six months ago.

The veteran player, who will turn 41 next month, missed the entire training camp and the first 12 games of the season with the Los Angeles Lakers due to sciatica affecting his lower back and right side of the body. While the team continues its five-game road trip with visits to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday and the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, James continues to work with the affiliate to speed up his recovery.

A source present at Wednesday's practice described the session as intense, in line with James' preparation to become the first player in NBA history to compete in a 23rd season. In Thursday's practice, led by South Bay coach Zach Guthrie, James fully participated again and completed the 5-on-5 without discomfort or pain in his lower back or right side.

The Lakers are planning a training session on Monday in El Segundo, California, after finishing the road trip. If James' progress continues positively over the weekend, he could then integrate back. The team will host the Utah Jazz on Tuesday and will not play again until November 23, facing the Jazz once more, this time as visitors.

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