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Luka Doncic's Injury Status for Lakers vs Bulls

The Los Angeles Lakers have listed Luka Doncic on the injury report against the Chicago Bulls

Logan Struck

Mar 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Mar 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night as the Bulls continue their five-game Western Conference road trip with one of their biggest tests of the season.

The Lakers are coming off a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks but were playing without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves. Now, heading into Saturday's game against the Bucks, they could be getting all of them back.

The Lakers have listed Luka Doncic as probable for Saturday's game against the Bulls due to a right ankle sprain.

Doncic was traded to the Lakers ahead of February's deadline and has taken the LA franchise to another level since arriving. In 16 games with the Lakers, Doncic is averaging 26.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 1.9 steals, but has already missed six contests.

Doncic is expected to join James back in action on Saturday. James has missed LA's last seven games due to a groin strain but was upgraded to questionable for the first time since his injury. The new duo of James and Doncic has elevated the Lakers to title contenders, so getting them back on the court together has been the priority for Los Angeles.

With James and Concic expected to return, the Bulls could be in trouble, but the Lakers should know to not take them lightly. The Bulls have won six of their last eight games heading into Saturday's matchup, looking to pick up another upset win.

The Bulls and Lakers will face off at 10:30 p.m. EST on Saturday in LA.

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Logan Struck is a writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's On SI since 2023

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