LeBron James setting Tuesday vs. Knicks as target for return

Lakers star LeBron James is targeting Tuesday vs. New York for return to the lineup from sore right ankle. If not Tuesday, Wednesday vs. Houston is possible.

Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

ANALYSIS: James has missed the last four contests as he continues to nurse an ankle injury. Prior to that, he played two games, but previously missed over a month of action. The Lakers have four games left on the schedule and are neck-and-neck in the standings with Portland and Dallas.

Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports added that James has had two "really good days of workouts at a high level.”