Getty Los Angeles Lakers Lebron James sits on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. Veteran forward LeBron James has not played competitive basketball since April 30, 2025 , when his Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 40-year-old returned to basketball activities only in the past week or so, first training with the G League’