The 2025-26 NBA season is underway, showcasing several thrilling games. However, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has not yet made his season debut as he is recovering from sciatica on his right side. In the meantime, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are making strong contributions to the team.
Recently, Lakers fans received positive news regarding James’ recovery process. A few days ago, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported that James practised with the South Bay Lakers again without any lingering pain, marking an encouraging sign for his impending comeback. In a recent interview, McMenamin asked Doncic about the key to reintegrating James into the Lakers lineup.
“I mean, LeBron’s played basketball [for a long time]. It’s his [23rd] season … He knows everything about it … First of all, it’s

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