According to Shams' follow-up report, LeBron James has been cleared for contact drills, marking another step toward his return.

Shams wrote on social media: "Lakers star LeBron James has officially been cleared for contact drills and will be re-evaluated in one to two weeks. He will gradually progress to five-on-five scrimmages."

Previously, Shams reported that LeBron would not join the Lakers on their five-game road trip, though the team still expects him to return mid-month.