LOS ANGELES — The Lakers say LeBron James is doubtful to play Sunday against Chicago, news that in a vacuum wouldn’t be considered progress.
Yet with James having been listed as “out” for every game the Lakers have played in the last month, the leap to “doubtful” is significant.
Earlier this week, the Lakers said James had begun a ramp-up with on-court work, and while Saturday’s classification signifies progress, it’s still unlikely he plays against the Bulls.
