The Lakers declared James available for their game against the Chicago Bulls after a pregame workout. The NBA's career scoring leader hasn't played since Feb.
He also missed five games earlier this season with a strained left adductor, and he has had injury absences in every full season of his time with the Lakers. While James returned, D'Angelo Russell was ruled out for a second straight game due to a right hip injury. Los Angeles has broken into the playoff picture during James' absence, moving up to eighth in the Western Conference on Friday with its win over Oklahoma City. Los Angeles has won three straight heading into the finale of its five-game homestand against the Bulls. 7, but has played in just three games since that historic night. He surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's top scorer on Feb.
Los Angeles said last week James had begun on-court activities but did not give a timeline for his return to game action.
[Anthony Davis](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/anthony-davis-YhDofdcmUKoYKV18/), [Jarred Vanderbilt](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/jarred-vanderbilt-PmTxzdRpyfGBRjkU/), [Austin Reaves](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/austin-reaves-tXhYjgbjhuu4Ro1r/) and [D’Angelo Russell](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/dangelo-russell-T78UXpDn5eShWlwg/) (who is out Sunday and will be replaced by [Dennis Schroder](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/dennis-schroder-Prd7BnWIcVC7T4mJ/)). They have eight contests left in the regular season. James will likely be on a minutes restriction given the sudden change in his availability over the last 24 hours. [The first time came in 2007](https://www.si.com/nba/cavaliers/nba/cavaliers/news/nba-features-nba-rumors-lebron-jasmes-cleveland-cavaliers), when James asked then- [Cleveland](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/cavaliers/)coach Mike Brown to come in as a reserve as a way to deflect negative attention off former teammate Anderson Varejão. James’ upgrade from doubtful to questionable was a significant development that indicated he had a legitimate chance to play Sunday. Here’s what you need to know:
LeBron James has been sidelined for 13 straight games since suffering a tendon injury in his right foot on Feb. 26. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James ...
James also missed five games earlier this season with a strained left adductor, and he has had injury absences in every full season of his time with the Lakers. While James returned, D’Angelo Russell was ruled out for a second straight game due to a right hip injury. [standings](https://www.nba.com/standings), but just two games behind the No.
James will be active for the Lakers' game against the Bulls on Monday morning (AEDT) after missing the previous 13 games with a foot injury, the NY Post reports ...
The Lakers will finish the season with home games against the Suns and Jazz. After Monday, the Lakers will begin a five-game road trip with a rematch against the Bulls in Chicago on Wednesday before facing the Timberwolves, Rockets and Jazz. James will be active for the Lakers’ game against the Bulls on Monday morning (AEDT) after missing the previous 13 games with a foot injury, the
The Chicago Bulls cruised to a 118-108 win over the Lakers on Sunday afternoon.
LeBron James says two doctors recommended season-ending surgery on a torn tendon in his right foot, but he has decided to finish out the season on the court ...
He also missed five games earlier this season with a strained left adductor, and he has had lengthy injury absences in every full season during his time with the Lakers. While James returned, D'Angelo Russell missed his second straight game because of a right hip injury. James said he doesn’t know whether he’ll need surgery after the season, but he expects to have an MRI exam after he’s done playing for the summer. James returned to the Lakers on Sunday after a monthlong absence with what he revealed was a significant tendon injury. It just enhanced what I was trying to do as far as my workouts, as far as my treatment and everything. Los Angeles went 8-5 while James was out despite adding five new rotation players around the trade deadline, finally developing some chemistry during their push.
LeBron James returned to the Lakers on Sunday after missing the previous 13 games with a tendon injury in his right foot.
"There will be times and opportunities to make sure we're all on the same pace re-implementing him back into the lineup," Ham said. "To hell with the play-in -- we actually can be a top-eight seed," James said. ... I don't really want to say changed my mindset, it just enhanced what I was trying to do as far as my workouts, as far as my treatment and everything." We're going to be all right. "He's going to be all right. "Obviously, the rhythm is the most important," James said.
The Lakers superstar made his return to the court Sunday after missing 13 games with a tendon injury in his right foot. He tallied 19 points, three assists and ...
LeBron James said he tore a tendon in his right foot — an injury that typically takes longer than four weeks to recover from. James clarified to reporters that he suffered a torn tendon in his right foot, an injury that can take over a month to recover from and can sometimes require surgery. As it turns out, James narrowly avoided getting surgery on the foot, despite the urging of multiple doctors.
The Chicago Bulls cruised to a 118-108 win over the Lakers on Sunday afternoon.
He's back. And though not at 100 percent, LeBron James' return signals a last gasp chance for the Lakers to reach their full potential.
This much is for sure: Getting James back on the floor with eight games left was positive news for the Lakers. She previously covered the league for Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Times, the Bay Area News Group and the San Antonio Express-News. "I mean, obviously, it sucks not being able to play," James said. "It gives us the time to work out the kinks that we will have when there’s not so much time," said Davis, who had 15 points, nine rebounds and five assists. When the time comes, he'll get an MRI and meet with doctors again. James said he's not sure if he'll need surgery after the season. The injury James suffered on Feb. ... Well, I don’t really want to say changed my mindset, it just enhanced what I was trying to do as far as my workouts, as far as my treatment and everything." But James was intent on returning sooner. He missed shots he'd typically make with ease. [Anthony Davis](https://www.foxsports.com/nba/anthony-davis-player) started playing MVP-caliber basketball again. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.foxsports.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers-team) went 8-5 without him.
James returned to the Lakers on Sunday after a month-long absence with a significant tendon injury.
He also missed five games earlier this season with a strained left adductor, and he has had lengthy injury absences in every full season during his time with the Lakers. While James returned, D’Angelo Russell missed his second straight game because of a right hip injury. James said he doesn’t know whether he’ll need surgery after the season, but he expects to have an MRI exam after he’s done playing for the summer. I was just ecstatic, from me being in a boot to me getting out of the boot, you guys saw me on the sideline, just so happy about what the guys are doing.” It just enhanced what I was trying to do as far as my workouts, as far as my treatment and everything. Los Angeles went 8-5 while James was out despite adding five new rotation players around the trade deadline, finally developing some chemistry during their push.