INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- LeBron James practiced Sunday for the first time since receiving an anti-inflammatory injection in his lower back and is on track to play in the Cleveland Cavaliers' season opener in Chicago.
"It's a good sign. It's a good step," said Cavs coach David Blatt. "We'll see how he responds later today and tomorrow, but he did a great job practicing today and hopefully that bodes well for Tuesday."
James was unable to participate in full-contact practice for close to two weeks after receiving the shot in his back. He received the same shot in January and missed two weeks of the regular season.