On Thursday night, the Chicago Bulls will be in Los Angeles to play the Lakers.
The Bulls most recently beat the Golden State Warriors (in overtime) by a score of 130-124.
Josh Giddey finished the victory with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 17 assists while shooting 7/16 from the field and 4/9 from three-point range in 43 minutes of playing time.
Bulls Announce Josh Giddey Status
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 03: Head coach Billy Donovan of the Chicago Bulls talks with Josh Giddey #3 against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at the United Center on December 03, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
UPDATE: Josh Giddey is available (h/t Underdog NBA).
For Thursday’s game, the Bulls have announced that Giddey will be listed as probable.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Josh Giddey (ankle) listed probable for Thursday.”
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 04: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at the United Center on November 04, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Giddey is in the middle of his second season playing for the Bulls.
He is having a strong year with averages of 17.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 45.7% from the field and 37.6% from three-point range in 43 games.
Giddey Before Chicago
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 17: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls shoots a three pointer against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at the United Center on December 17, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Giddey was the sixth pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
He spent the first three seasons of his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder before a trade to Chicago.
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 30: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls speaks to the media during Chicago Bulls Media Day at Advocate Center on September 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
His career averages are 14.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.4 assists per contest while shooting 46.3% from the field and 33.8% from three-point range in 323 games.
At just 23, it’s very possible that Giddey could make an All-Star Game over the next few seasons.
The Bulls wrote (on March 8): “Josh Giddey passes Scottie Pippen to be No. 2 on our Bulls franchise triple-doubles list.”
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 12: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls reacts against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter at the United Center on February 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Bulls Right Now
The Bulls come into their showdown with the Lakers as the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 27-38 record in 65 games.
They have won three out of their last ten games (and are 11-20 on the road).
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 24: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates during the first half against the Boston Celtics at the United Center on January 24, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
Following the Lakers, the Bulls will play their next game on Friday night when they remain in Los Angeles to play Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers.
Last season, the Bulls missed the NBA playoffs.
They last made the playoffs during the 2022 season with Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan.
UPDATE: Chicago Bulls Announce Josh Giddey Status For Lakers Game