BREAKING: LeBron James will return tonight vs. Knicks

Here’s 2 minutes of LeBron (game-time decision) putting up pregame shots pic.twitter.com/MzjlPi1WlR

— Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) February 6, 2022

After five-game absence, Lakers star LeBron James (knee) will return tonight vs. Knicks.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 6, 2022

LeBron James, who has missed the Lakers last five games with swelling in his left knee, could return tonight against the New York Knicks (8:30 pm PT, ABC), sources told ESPN. James will go through a pregame warmup to determine if he is ready to return, sources said.

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) February 5, 2022

Lakers have gone 1-4 in the 5 games that LeBron has been out w/ knee swelling. They definitely need him back, though the fact that they have two days off after tonight's game has to be a factor in their decision-making as well https://t.co/aY3uYzTzn2 via @LakersNation

— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) February 5, 2022

Westbrook, Monk, LeBron, Johnson and AD will start.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) February 6, 2022