Overview

• LeBron James has been sidelined since March 8, 2025, with a groin strain but has been upgraded to 'questionable' for the March 22 game against the Bulls.
• Rui Hachimura, out since February 27 with left patellar tendinopathy, has also been upgraded to 'questionable' for the same game.
• LeBron participated in full-court workouts, showcasing progress in his recovery, though concerns remain about lateral movement due to the nature of his injury.
• The Lakers have gone 3-4 in LeBron's absence, with their defensive performance suffering significantly, dropping to 17th in defensive rating.
• Despite injury challenges, the Lakers remain tied for the third seed in the Western Conference as they aim to solidify their playoff positioning.