LOS ANGELES — LeBron James said he was feeling “pretty good” after returning to the Lakers for their home win over the Memphis Grizzlies following a week-long absence. And the benefits of his time off were evident, too. But the Lakers star also acknowledged that the left foot soreness that kept him sidelined for two games isn’t fully behind him.

LeBron James explained his two-game absence from the Los Angeles Lakers as he returned to the basketball court Dec. 15.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the more sluggish teams in the past month. They've lost eight of their last 12 games, but they got back in the win column on Sunday night against one of the hottest teams in the league,