LeBron James will return much sooner than initially expected and will be ready to go for the clash with the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.

The four-time NBA champion has tested negative multiple times over the past couple of days and, consequently, has cleared the Health and Safety protocols, the NBA announced.

LeBron James missed just one game due to the league’s protocols. He was not in the lineup in the 117-92 road win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. The Lakers are at 12-11, whereas the Clippers have an 11-11 record.

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