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.”