The Los Angeles Lakers provided an update on the progress of LeBron James from his groin injury Thursday, and it's a mixed bag for fans. Team medical staff examined James' injury on Thursday and cleared him "to increase on-court functional basketball movements" while noting that he is progressing from the left groin strain he suffered on Christmas. James' timeline remains murky The team also announced that another update would be provided on Jan. 16, indicating that he's not expected to play for at least three more games.