James (rest) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

The Lakers gave James an entire week off to ensure he's fully rested for Opening Night, so he should be available to play a full complement of minutes Tuesday evening.

James, who has already been ruled out of Thursday's preseason game against the Suns for rest purposes, will also be held out of Friday's preseason finale against the Warriors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lakers will give the star forward a full week off before the start of the regular season by shutting him down for the final two matchups of the preseason. James is set to begin his age-39 season Tuesday against the Timberwolves.

James (rest) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Suns, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

James was absent from shootaround earlier in the day, so it appears the team is simply giving him a full day off. He'll have one more chance to play during the preseason Friday against the Warriors.

James didn't participate in shootaround ahead of Thursday's preseason game versus the Suns, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

James hasn't suffered any injury, but his absence from shootaround could indicate the Lakers will hold him out of Thursday's preseason contest. Cam Reddish and Dalton Knecht would likely receive increased playing time if James ultimately doesn't suit up.

James finished Sunday's 124-118 preseason loss to the Suns with 19 points (8-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 16 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

James and Anthony Davis were the only Lakers starters to play less than 20 minutes Sunday, but the former still managed to lead the team in points. James' playing time during the preseason will likely be more than he saw Sunday. Los Angeles' next exhibition contest will be against Milwaukee on Thursday.

James (rest) will play in Sunday's preseason game against the Suns, Mark Medina of NBA.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

James will see his first preseason run Sunday after sitting out the opener Friday. James will likely see limited time during the exhibition slate as the team evaluates secondary players and potential rotations.

James (rest) is expected to play Sunday against the Suns, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is probably a decision that will be made Sunday before the game, but all signs point to James being available for Sunday's contest against the Suns. That game in Palm Springs will be the Lakers' second preseason contest following Friday's loss to the Timberwolves. James is set to play in his 22nd season in the NBA.

James (rest) will be held out of Friday's preseason opener versus the Timberwolves, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

James will likely be under a minutes restriction throughout the preseason, giving coach JJ Redick a chance to further evaluate the second unit of Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt and Cam Reddish (undisclosed/soreness). Redick said Thursday that both James and Anthony Davis would play at some point this weekend, likely leaving James to make his preseason debut Sunday against the Suns.

James tallied 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 assists, six rebounds, two steals and one block across 32 minutes in Saturday's 98-87 win over France in the gold medal game of the Paris Olympics.

EDGE Analysis

James racked up a game-high 10 assists while leading Team USA past France for gold. The squad survived a late comeback bid by France and Victor Wembanyama. The 39-year-old James served as one of Team USA's top options throughout the Olympics, as the superstar averaged 14.2 points, 8.5 assists, 6.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 24.3 minutes per game in six Olympic matchups.

James accumulated 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 95-91 semifinal victory over Serbia.

EDGE Analysis

James' triple-double was massive in helping Team USA pull off a comeback win from 17 points down. Stephen Curry stole the show with 36 points, however, and Joel Embiid was the only other player with double-digit points (19). The team is set to face France for the gold medal game.