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LeBron James is getting closer to a return, but he\u2019s not quite ready yet.<\/p>\n
The Lakers star is currently sidelined due to a left groin strain sustained during a game against the Celtics on March 8.<\/p>\n
The injury occurred in the fourth quarter before James exited the game with 6:44 remaining and did not return for the remainder of the contest.<\/p>\n
ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania reported that James had his first workout on the court in Los Angeles since the injury.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s expected to miss at least another week while recovering from the soft-tissue injury. <\/p>\n
James played in the Olympics for Team USA basketball squad and won a gold medal prior to the season, and he turned 40 years old in December.<\/p>\n
James has played 58 games this season and is averaging 35 minutes per contest for the Lakers, who entered Sunday with a 40-25 record \u2014 and they fell to fifth in the Western Conference following a four-game losing streak after winning eight in a row.<\/p>\n
The Akron, Ohio native originally downplayed the severity of the injury, expressing \u201cnot much concern\u201d and indicating a day-to-day approach to his recovery.<\/p>\n
The injury reminded many of a similar groin strain James suffered in 2018, which sidelined him for 17 games, but this one is expected to be less severe. <\/p>\n
James\u2019 performance this season has been stellar, averaging 25 points, 8.2 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 51.7.<\/p>\n
The Lakers led the Suns on Sunday, hoping to snap their current slide in the standings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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