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BREAKING: LeBron James Aiming To Make Season Debut Tuesday Vs. Jazz

Published

November 18, 2025

Closeup shot of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is reportedly aiming to make his season debut tonight against the Utah Jazz after missing the first 14 games of the season due to sciatica.

Reporting for NBA Today — Lakers' LeBron James aims to make a historic season debut tonight against the Utah Jazz: pic.twitter.com/baZDij6br8

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James was assigned to the G-League last week to get practice reps in while the Lakers continued to play regular season games. After being called up and fully practicing with the Lakers on Monday, he’s been listed as a game-time decision for Tuesday’s matchup.

The final decision will be made after James’ pre-game routine. If he is cleared to play, James will officially become the first player in NBA history to play in 23 seasons.

The Lakers have fared relatively well without their starting small forward, sitting at fourth in the Western Conference with a 10-4 record.

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About the Author Published Nov 18, 2025

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.