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Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Lakers Injury Update: LeBron James Running As Recovery From Strained Groin Continues
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Lakers Injury Update: LeBron James Running As Recovery From Strained Groin Continues

Matthew Moreno
Published: 01/14/2019
2 Min Read
Darrell Ann-LakersNation.com
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With the Los Angeles Lakers now 3-7 in their past 10 games and in a tie with the Utah Jazz for eighth place in the Western Conference standings, LeBron James is needed now more than ever. Though, when he’ll return from strained groins suffered Christmas Day remains a question mark.

Upon being re-evaluated last week, James was cleared to increase on-court functional basketball movements. The Lakers announced an update is expected Wednesday, when the team will travel for a road trip comprised of games against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets.

While the team has been cautious in their handling of James’ recovery and any information made public, head coach Luke Walton provided reason for optimism at Monday’s practice.

“He got treatment and shots yesterday, he got treatment and shots today,” Walton said. “I don’t know if he ran today.”

When asked if James has begun running, Walton answered, “Yeah,” adding, “He tells me he feels good.”

That James is running suggests a return could be on the horizon. He’s already been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls, and if James is unable to play Thursday or Saturday, the next opportunity would come Monday when the Lakers host the Golden State Warriors.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers games, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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