Getty LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on from the bench. Before Los Angeles Lakers fans get their hopes up on LeBron James ‘ return next week at home after JJ Redick told reporters in Milwaukee on Thursday, March 13, that his star forward is considered “day-to-day,” ESPN’s senior NBA insider Shams Charania pumped the brakes. According to Charania, James is expected to miss more time with his left groin strain. “This Saturday makes it one week,” Charania said on “The Pat McAfee Show”