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The Los Angeles Lakers have been handed a major boost ahead of their game against the Utah Jazz - with LeBron James set to make his long-awaited comeback.
'King' James has been sidelined for the Lakers' opening 14 games of the season after developing sciatica but is set to return for the clash at the Crypto.com Arena.
James has been training with their G League affiliate in South Bay, in a bid to build up his fitness, and is now reportedly ready to embark on his 23rd NBA season.
In James' absence, the Lakers have been lead by Luka Doncic - who leads the league with 34.4 points-per-game - and rising stars Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia.
Meanwhile, Reaves has developed into one of the Lakers' most reliable players this season and ranks ninth in the NBA for points-per-game with 28.3.
He's also averaging 8.2 assists-per-game, which sits him in sixth in NBA rankings.
Adding James back into the mix will only benefit the Lakers - who are currently 10-4 this season - and cement their position as contenders in the Western Conference.
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