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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers acknowledges fans following the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 26, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
On Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Chicago Bulls in California.
The Lakers are coming off a 120-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves (at home).
LeBron James missed his third straight game with an injury.
Los Angeles Lakers Announce LeBron James Status
Los Angeles, CA – March 01: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks for a pass while being defended by Sacramento Kings guard Daeqwon Plowden (29) during the second half of NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photos by Ronaldo Bolaños/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
For Thursday’s game, the Lakers have announced that James is listed as questionable.
Underdog NBA wrote: “LeBron James (hip, foot) questionable for Thursday.”
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – MARCH 5: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on March 5, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Chris Swann/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)
James is averaging 21.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 50.4% from the field and 31.3% from three-point range in 44 games.
He is in his eighth year playing for the Lakers (and 23rd season in the NBA).
Lakers Playing Well Without James
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – MARCH 5: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers gestures to the ref on the ground during the fourth quarter of the game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on March 5, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Chris Swann/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)
The Lakers are the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 40-25 record in 65 games.
They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak (and have won six out of ten).
In their most recent victory, Luka Doncic went off for 31 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one block while shooting 11/24 from the field.