Lakers' LeBron James: Spotted back on bench

James (abdomen) returned to the bench during the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Jazz, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

James made a quick trip to the locker room after taking a charge earlier in the quarter, though he was spotted sitting on the bench with a few minutes remaining in the game. It's unclear if he would have been cleared to return, as there was no need to force him back into action given LA's comfortable lead. The club should have additional information on the extent of James' injury shortly. He finished the contest with 24 points (10-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 29 minutes.