Los Angeles recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

While James started the NBA season as a member of the rotation, averaging 11.8 minutes in his first nine games (which includes a spot start Nov. 15 against Milwaukee), he has not seen the court meaningfully since. However, with the Lakers dealing with a multitude of injuries, James may reappear in the rotation, likely off the bench.

James logged no counting stats in one minute during Wednesday's 132-119 loss to San Antonio.

EDGE Analysis

James made his fifth straight garbage-time appearance, continuing a season devoid of highlights. At this stage, his name warrants more attention than his on-court play, averaging just 1.9 points in 8.9 minutes per game. Barring multiple injuries to other players, it is unlikely we will see him on a regular basis.

Los Angeles recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lakers face the Clippers on Tuesday night, so James is being called up to provide emergency depth in the backcourt.

James is not in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Jazz on Tuesday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

James made his first start of the season in Saturday's win over the Bucks, but he logged just 10 minutes and posted zero points, one rebound, one assist and one steal. He and Jake LaRavia will revert to the bench for Tuesday's contest while Rui Hachimura (calf) returns from a one-game absence and LeBron James (sciatica) makes his 2025-26 regular-season debut.

James is in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Bucks on Saturday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

James will make his first start of the season Saturday due to the absences of Marcus Smart (illness) and Rui Hachimura (calf). James has seen inconsistent playing time off the bench and is averaging 2.3 points, 1.9 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 0.9 steals over 12.1 minutes per game to open the 2025-26 regular season.

James registered five points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal over 19 minutes during Monday's 123-115 victory over the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

James once again saw extended run Monday, as Luka Doncic was rested and Austin Reaves (groin) was given a maintenance day. James is shooting 18.2 percent from the field in five appearances, but he has shown promise on the defensive end and as a playmaker.

James racked up zero points (0-2 FG), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Monday's 122-108 loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

James made his second appearance of the season with the Lakers in need of some emergency depth in the backcourt. Although he failed to score, James did have some nice moments defensively. Marcus Smart (quadriceps) is hopeful to be back in action Wednesday, while Gabe Vincent (ankle) is expected to miss multiple weeks, which could keep James involved at the back end of the rotation.

James (ankle) didn't see the floor during Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

James and Dalton Knecht were among the notable players for Los Angeles who didn't play during the regular-season opener. Even though James has been dealing with an ankle issue, it appears that his DNP was a coach's decision.

James (ankle) is off the Lakers' injury report for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

James missed the Lakers' final two preseason games due to a sprained ankle, though he's set to return to action Opening Night. However, the second-year guard isn't expected to see significant minutes. The 21-year-old appeared in 27 regular-season games (one start) in the 2024-25 campaign, during which he averaged 2.3 points across 6.7 minutes per contest.

James (ankle) was a modified participant in practice Sunday, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

James missed the Lakers' final two preseason games while dealing with an ankle sprain, but his participation in practice in any form is an encouraging sign. More clarity on his availability for Tuesday's Opening Night matchup against the Warriors is expected as the game approaches.