Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will return from the longest absence of his career against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
James, who has been out since March 20 with a high ankle sprain, will not be on a hard minutes restriction, according to coach Frank Vogel.
Friday's game is one day shy of the six-week mark since Atlanta Hawks forward Solomon Hill collided with James' right ankle while trying to steal the ball from the four-time champion.
At the time of the injury, the Lakers had the No.