NBA Injury Report Week 15: LeBron James update, Anthony Davis return and more

LeBron James - Groin - No Set Return Date

Los Angeles Lakers v Golden State Warriors

LeBron James was expected to return for at least one of the Lakers games last week, although the 14-time All-Star remains sidelined by a groin injury that has kept him out of action for more than a month. Nevertheless, at the weekend, the Lakers released this positive update on James' return:

LeBron James is back in full-contact defensive drills in practice with the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time since the four-time NBA MVP strained his groin.James will miss his 16th consecutive game Sunday when the Lakers host the Phoenix Suns.

While the Lakers organization is still refusing to put a timescale on James' return, the 34-year-old is expected to return later this week. Tuesday's game against the Sixers could come too early for the veteran, although James could feature against the LA Clippers or Golden State Warriors Warriors.