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.

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers fell 122–102 to the short-handed Atlanta Hawks, who were without Trae Young and several key players, as L.A. continued to play without LeBron James and Austin Reaves.

Cristiano Ronaldo praises LeBron James’ longevity while playfully teasing the Lakers star in a new interview with Piers Morgan.

No LeBron James? No problem for the Los Angeles Lakers. The purple and gold have catapulted to a 7-2 record despite dealing with a variety of injuries.

However, there has been no evidence whatsoever that he has any real level of discontent with the Lakers. In fact, at least one report has indicated that he has been supportive of the franchise's shift away from him and toward Luka Doncic, who arrived in that nuclear trade back in February.

Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his admiration for the greatest sports legends in the world, highlighting LeBron James in particular.

Kevin Garnett doesn't buy Paul Pierce's suggestion that LeBron comes off the bench when he returns because James has earned the right to start for the Lakers.