After LeBron James participated in full-contact drills for the first time since injuring his groin, the Los Angeles Lakers are "hoping" James could return for their Thursday game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
"Depends on these next couple of days," said a source close to the Lakers.
Luke Walton had yet to rule James out for their Tuesday game against the 76ers.
"We'll see how he feels tonight, we'll see how he feels tomorrow morning, and we'll just keep taking it day by day and see how he's doing. We did three-minute scrimmages, so, again, we'll see how his body responds to that, and then from there, we'll take it, as far as making those scrimmages longer or if he says, 'Hey, I feel great. See if I can play.' Then we'll make those adjustments," said Walton.