The Lakers were without multiple key players on Thursday, as it was the second leg of a back-to-back. Luka Doncic ($12,600), Austin Reaves ($9,100), Dorian Finney-Smith ($4,600) and Jarred Vanderbilt ($4,700) all got the night off.
All four are now listed as probable for Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls.
Their returns would send Dalton Knect ($6,000), Markieff Morris ($3,700) and Gabe Vincent ($4,500) back to a reserve role, although Vincent is listed as questionable.
The big additions to the Lakers injury report are Rui Hachimura ($5,700) and LeBron James ($10,500). Hachimura has missed the last 10 games due to a knee injury. He would provide some scoring punch, although the playing time would likely be limited as he ramps back up.
James has missed the last six games due to a groin injury. He would also likely not get a full complement of playing time. If he does return, though, he adversely affects Reaves, who has been garnering a higher usage rate with James out of action.
