LeBron returns to Lakers’ practice, ruled out for Sunday’s game

LeBron James returned to contact practice on Saturday for the first time since suffering a groin strain more than a month ago but will still miss the Los Angeles Lakers' game on Sunday, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said. The four-times NBA Most Valuable Player, who joined the Lakers in the offseason, suffered the injury during a Christmas Day win over the reigning champion Golden State Warriors and the Lakers have gone 5-10 during his absence. James, 34, did not take part in the team's scrimmage but was a full participant in defensive drills.