LeBron James took part in an outdoor workout on Wednesday as he prepared to return to the court following the death of close friend Kobe Bryant.

James and his Los Angeles Lakers team-mates were given Monday off as they mourned the death of franchise legend Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.

The Lakers were due to face city rivals the Clippers on Tuesday until the NBA cancelled the game following the tragic death of Bryant.

LeBron James was pictured taking part in an outdoor LA Lakers workout on Wednesday

LeBron throws a medicine ball in the air as he works out alongside team-mate Anthony Davis

The Lakers star uses an elastic exercise band during the session at the Lakers’ training facility

Davis holds onto the medicine ball as the Lakers prepare to return to the court against Portland