Getty Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and forward LeBron James (23) interact during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. The Los Angeles Lakers are finally getting good news on LeBron James ’ recovery. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania , the 40-year-old Lakers superstar has been cleared for contact basketball activities and will be re-evaluated in one to two weeks. The next phase, Charania added, is for James to “