Pregame analysis and predictions of the Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game to be played on March 22, 2025 on ESPN.

After suffering a groin injury in a loss to the Boston Celtics nearly two weeks ago, LeBron James has missed each of the Los Angeles Lakers ' seven games. In that time, the Lakers went 3-4. Furthermore, it is fair to assume that the Lakers want him back on the floor as soon as possible.

It appears LeBron James is on the brink of returning to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup after nursing a groin injury. The King has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday’s matchup with the Chicago Bulls,

Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Bronny James scored a season-high 17 points in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. ESPN BET offered a preseason prop on the over/under on James' total points for the season. The line closed at 49.5. With his 17-point performance, James now has 50 points on the season.

On Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Milwaukee Bucks (at home) in California. They were playing without most of their top players and lost by a score of 118-89. The one positive was that the young players got a lot of time on the court.

Analyzing Thursday’s Milwaukee Bucks at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 28 points as the Milwaukee Bucks defeat a depleted Los Angeles Lakers 118-89 in the Western Conference.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and grabbed seven rebounds while leading the visiting Milwaukee Bucks to a 118-89 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.