
Lakers star LeBron James has not yet played this season due to sciatica, but it appears the 40-year-old is nearing a return.
James has been assigned to Los Angeles's G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, and he will be a full participant in practice. The practice will include 5-on-5 play so that James can get his feet under him as he works towards a season debut, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.