LeBron James cleared to resume basketball activities, will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks amid Lakers' hot start

The Lakers issued a positive update Thursday on James' status, noting he is cleared for basketball activities and will begin ramping up to 5-on-5 work. The Lakers will re-evaluate James in 1-2 weeks to see how his body is responding to getting back on the court.
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Paul Pierce Offers Bold Bench Solution to Lakers’ LeBron James Dilemma

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Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo praised Lakers star LeBron James' longevity, while taking a cheeky jab at his hair.

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Warriors, Cavaliers open to Lakers’ LeBron James ‘retirement tour,’ says Zach Lowe

What Zach Lowe is saying about a potential farewell tour for All-Star LeBron James, albeit with the Lakers, Warriors, or the Cavaliers.

John Salley fires back at critics who think LeBron James could disrupt the Lakers: "Whoever’s saying this should shut up"

Salley, a solid big man during his time in the NBA, said critics who have said that James must "fit in, not fit out" added that the latter is no mere accessory in the Lakers' machine, but rather the glue that holds everything together.

In LeBron James' absence, the Lakers have grown into the sort of championship contender he said he wanted

How on Earth did a statement that began with the words "LeBron wants..." create so many questions about what LeBron wants? We've never really gotten clarity. James went dark for most of the summer. His media day quotes were pretty benign.
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