The Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling with a four-game losing streak since star forward LeBron James sustained a groin injury. However, the team recently received an encouraging update on his condition, offering hope for a turnaround.

James suffered the injury during the Lakers’ loss to the Boston Celtics on March 8. The following day, it was confirmed that he would be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks. “Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is expected to miss at least one to two weeks with a groin strain,” ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Sources indicated that James would wait for the injury to heal before undergoing another evaluation, and the team planned to be cautious with his return, given their third-place standing in the Western Conference.

Without James, the Lakers have struggled, suffering defeats against the Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Denver Nuggets. However, a positive sign emerged on Sunday when James participated in his first on-court workout since sustaining the injury. “I’m told LeBron James is actually having his first workout since that groin strain last weekend, he’s having his first on-court workout in Los Angeles here today,” Charania shared on NBA Countdown. Despite this progress, James is expected to remain out for at least another week, with his return depending on how his body responds to increased activity.

James has been outstanding this season, averaging 25 points, 8.5 assists, and 8.2 rebounds per game while shooting 51.7% from the field. The Lakers will look to regain momentum when they face the Phoenix Suns at 3:30 p.m. EST on Sunday.