Lakers' LeBron James has first on-court workout, expected to miss at least one more week with groin strain: Report

LeBron James had his first on-court workout on Sunday since straining his groin in the Lakers' March 8 matchup with the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. James has missed Los Angeles' last three games amid a four-game losing streak.

The Lakers host the Suns on Sunday afternoon.

Per Charania, the Lakers will see how James responds to the activity, but he will miss at least another week as the team plays it safe.

Reporting for ABC NBA Countdown: LeBron James has his first on-court workout today – with ESPN footage – plus a Lakers return timetable update: pic.twitter.com/xTeiMRblnp
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 16, 2025

In 58 games this season, James is averaging 25 points, 8.2 rebounds and 8.5 assists while shooting 52% from the floor (and 38% on 3-pointers). He'd scored 25 or more points in eight of his past 10 games while the Lakers had won eight consecutive contests before their March 8 loss to Boston.

The Lakers have been bitten by the injury bug lately, but Charania reports Jaxson Hayes will return vs. the Suns, and Rui Hachimura, who's missed the last eight games, could be back "within the week."

The Lakers are 40-25 and sit in fifth place in the Western Conference standings.

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