LA Lakers Injury Update: Major LeBron James News Drops, Latest on Rui Hachimura, Concern on Gabe Vincent vs. Jazz (Nov. 18)

LeBron James will make his season debut during the LA Lakers' game against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. The Lakers superstar was listed as "questionable" after missing 14 regular-season games, but his status was upgraded before tip off. After spending a few days with the Lakers' G League team, the South Bay Lakers, James trained with his teammates on Monday.

A final confirmation on the four-time NBA champion's status will be known during the Lakers coach JJ Redick's pregame presser. James appeared in high spirits while speaking with reporters after Monday's practice and made a resounding statement while commenting on his role with the current roster.

"I’m a ball player. The best thing about me and the way I’ve built my game over my whole life and the coaches in Little League, I’ve never had a position," James said.

"Spo used to always say, ‘Positionless basketball. Be positionless.’ There’s not one team, not one club in the world that I cannot fit in and play for. I can do everything on the floor. So whatever this team needs me to do, I can do it when I’m back to myself."

Meanwhile, Rui Hachimura isn't listed on the injury report and will return after missing the previous game due to left calf soreness. Gabe Vincent's status was upgraded to available after he recovered from a left ankle sprain. The veteran guard has missed the last seven games with the same issue.

How to watch LA Lakers vs. Utah Jazz?

The LA Lakers vs. Utah Jazz game will take place on Tuesday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The game will tip off at 10:30 p.m. EST (7:30 p.m. PT).

The Lakers vs. Jazz game will air on Spectrum SportsNet (local) and KJZZ (local). Live streaming will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).