Hachimura (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Hachimura has been upgraded from questionable to probable after missing the Lakers' previous 12 outings due to a left knee injury. If Hachimura is ultimately upgraded to available, it wouldn't be surprising for him to operate on a minutes restriction.

Hachimura (knee) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hachimura has missed the last 12 games for the Lakers while nursing a left knee issue, but he might be able to return to the floor Saturday. The 26-year-old forward is having a solid season, averaging 13.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game while shooting 50.6 percent from the floor and 41 percent from deep.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Thursday that he's hopeful Hachimura (knee) will be available to play Saturday against the Bulls, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While he continues to recover from left patellar tendinopathy, Hachimura missed his 12th straight game in Thursday's 118-89 loss to the Bucks, but the veteran forward looks to be closing in on a return to action. Hachimura resumed taking part in 3-on-3 on-court work earlier this week, and if he's able to increase his activity Friday, the Lakers could give him the green light to suit up Saturday. If Hachimura plays against the Bulls, he'll likely be operating with a minutes restriction. He's started in all 50 of his appearances on the season, averaging 13.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers and 1.5 assists in 32.1 minutes per contest while shooting 50.6 percent from the field and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line.

Hachimura (knee) is out for Thursday's game versus the Bucks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hachimura's absence streak will extend to 12 games Thursday due to left patellar tendinopathy. While Hachimura has returned to 3-on-3 work, his next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Chicago.

Hachimura (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hachimura will miss his 11th consecutive contest due to left patellar tendinopathy. The 27-year-old forward returned to 3-on-3 work Monday, per Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, and his next chance to play will come Thursday against the Bucks.

Head coach JJ Redick said Monday that Hachimura (knee), who has already been ruled out for Monday's game against the Spurs, has progressed to 3-on-3 work, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hachimura will miss his 10th consecutive contest Monday due to left knee tendinopathy, though Redick has relayed that he can be considered day-to-day. Additionally, his progression to 3-on-3 work bodes well for his return in the near future. The 27-year-old's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Nuggets, though he'll likely face restrictions whenever he returns.

Hachimura (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Spurs, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hachimura hasn't played since Feb. 27 and remains without a return timetable, though coach JJ Redick continues to describe Hachimura and LeBron James (groin) as day-to-day. Hachimura's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Denver.

Hachimura (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Hachimura will miss a seventh consecutive game due to a nagging knee injury, but since his status continues to be day-to-day, it wouldn't be surprising if he returns to the court soon. His next chance to suit up will come against the Spurs on Monday in the second leg of another back-to-back set.

Hachimura (knee) was sent back to Los Angeles and has been deemed day-to-day moving forward by head coach JJ Redick, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hachimura joins LeBron James (groin) and Jaxson Hayes (knee) in returning to Los Angeles, and he will miss the remaining games of the Lakers' road trip against the Bucks and Nuggets. Hachimura has missed Los Angeles' last six games but is progressing through his recovery and may return as soon as Sunday against Phoenix.

Hachimura (knee) will miss the Lakers' current road trip, head coach JJ Redick said, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hachimura will miss at least the next four games on the road for the Lakers. With the veteran forward on the mend, Dorian Finney-Smith, Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt will likely continue to shoulder the load.