James has not featured since the Christmas Day win over the Golden State Warriors but the Lakers superstar took part in full-contact scrimmages on Monday.
He was only able to watch from courtside as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Lakers 121-105 on Tuesday, though reports have suggested four-time MVP James could be back on the court to face the Clippers on Thursday.
However, Walton insisted the team will make a last assessment on James.
Asked whether he was viewing Wednesday’s practice as a final test for James, Walton told reporters: “No, we’re looking at it as we’re going to practice again.
“We’ll do some full-court scrimmaging again, see how he feels.
“No matter what happens, the decision won’t be made tomorrow [Wednesday]. It will be about how he feels later that night and into what he feels like the next day when he wakes up, more importantly.
“So, not a final test, just another day of seeing if he’s ready yet.”
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