LeBron James is practicing with the Los Angeles Lakers ' G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, as he ramps up for a return from sciatica on his right side, coach JJ Redick announced Monday.

The Lakers are in Charlotte for a game against the Hornets, the first in a four-game road trip. The team doesn't return home until Tuesday, Nov. 18 when they host the Utah Jazz .

James, 40, has yet to play this season due to the sciatica, which involves symptoms of of irritation, inflammation or compression of the sciatic nerve. The Lakers have not announced a definitive timeline for his return.

Meanwhile, the Lakers got back Austin Reaves from a three-game absence due to a right groin strain. He was in the starting lineup for Monday's game as L.A. looks to bounce back from a blowout loss

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