LOS ANGELES - Lakers star LeBron James will make his season debut against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, sources told ESPN, taking the court to begin a league-record 23rd season.
The 40-year-old James was sidelined for the first 14 games of the season with sciatica, a nerve issue that affected his lower back and down the right side of his body.
James returned to practice with the team Monday, joining his Lakers teammates for his first 5-on-5 action with them since L.A.'s first round exit from the playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves in April.