Lakers' LeBron James (illness) probable in return to Cleveland
Oct 28, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is listed as probable for Wednesday night's return to Cleveland due to an illness.
The team also upgraded guard D'Angelo Russell (back) to probable and confirmed that guard Austin Reaves (thigh) is available to face the Cavaliers.
James, 39, is averaging 20.0 points, 7.5 assists and 7.0 rebounds through four starts in his 22nd NBA campaign.
He began his prolific career with his home-state Cavaliers in 2003-04 and led them to their only championship in 2015-16. James is the franchise's all-time leader in games (849), points (23,119), rebounds (6,190), assists (6,228) and steals (1,376).
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