LeBron James practiced with the G League's South Bay Lakers again Thursday and did not experience any residual effects from Wednesday's workout, sources told ESPN, an encouraging sign after James' first 5-on-5 play since the first round of the playoffs, more than six months ago.

James, who turns 41 next month, missed all of training camp and the Los Angeles Lakers ' first 12 games of the season while recovering from sciatica -- nerve pain affecting his lower back and down the right side of his body.

James is practicing with the G League affiliate while the Lakers are finishing a five-game road trip against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday and Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.

A source present for Wednesday's practice told ESPN the workout was "intense" as James prepares to become th

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