James practiced in the Development League for two consecutive days: he did not feel any discomfort and is expected to return to the Lakers to join the joint training

On November 14, sources told ESPN that LeBron James trained with the South Bay Lakers of the Development League again today and did not show any residual discomfort after yesterday's training. This is a positive sign. After all, this is the first time he has participated in five-on-five training since the first round of the playoffs more than six months ago.

James, who will turn 41 next month, missed all of training camp and the Los Angeles Lakers' first 12 games of the season due to sciatica (nerve pain affecting the lower back and right side of the body).

The Lakers are currently on a five-game road trip and will face the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday and the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, while James remains with the South Bay Lakers to participate in training. A source who watched yesterday's training live told ESPN that the training was very intense and James is preparing to become the first player in NBA history to play for 23 seasons.

Sources said that today's training was led by South Bay Lakers head coach Zach Guthrie. James fully participated in the entire process and successfully completed the five-on-five actual combat session without any persistent pain or soreness in the lower back and right side of the body.

Sources said that the Lakers plan to conduct team training in El Segundo, California next Tuesday after the away streak ends. If James' weekend training goes well, he is expected to join the team for joint training. The Lakers will host the Utah Jazz next Wednesday and will face the Jazz again on the road in their next game.

According to South Bay Lakers news, the team acquired Kobe Bavkin from the Motor City Rangers through a trade and gave him a first-round pick in the 2027 Development League draft.

Bafkin, who is 1.96 meters tall, was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 15th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. As part of the move, the South Bay Lakers have waived guard Jace Carter