RUI HACHIMURA NEWS

Will not play Tuesday Hachimura (calf) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Raptors, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.

Impact Although Hachimura will sit for a fourth straight game, coach Darvin Ham said the forward made some positive steps in injury rehab Monday. He remains day-to-day, so it's possible he could be back in time for Thursday's game against the Suns.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to doubtful Hachimura (calf) has been upgraded to doubtful for Tuesday's game against Toronto, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.

Impact Hachimura is expected to miss his fourth straight game, but the forward is progressing towards a return in the near future. In the meantime, it's likely that Christian Wood will continue to pick up a handful of minutes off the bench.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Hachimura (calf) is out to face the Clippers on Sunday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Hachimura picked up a Grade 1 calf strain against the Pelicans on Dec. 31, and the issue is severe enough to keep him out for a third straight game. His next chance to feature will come against the Raptors on Tuesday.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' Rui Hachimura enjoying baseball dreams through Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers LOS ANGELES — Rui Hachimura took the field in front of a crowd that would grow to more than 50,000 as he soaked in more than the sunshine.

JANUARY 5 • SUNHERALD.COM

Lakers' Rui Hachimura enjoying baseball dreams through Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers LOS ANGELES — Rui Hachimura took the field in front of a crowd that would grow to more than 50,000 as he soaked in more than the sunshine.

JANUARY 5 • KANSASCITY.COM

Won't play Friday Hachimura (calf) will not play in Friday's game versus Memphis, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hachimura picked up a Grade 1 calf strain on Sunday versus the Pelicans, but the Lakers announced Wednesday that he is considered day-to-day. He will miss his second game in a row Friday, however, so Christian Wood could get another opportunity after scoring 13 points with eight rebounds, three assists and one block in 24 minutes against the Heat on Wednesday.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tabbed day-to-day with calf strain Hachimura is dealing with a Grade 1 calf strain and is considered day-to-day moving forward, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Hachimura sustained the injury Sunday against the Pelicans and was ruled out on the Lakers' initial injury report. However, it appears the forward avoided serious injury. Regardless, he should be considered questionable at best for Friday's game against Memphis.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play play against Miami Hachimura (calf) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Heat, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hachimura will miss Wednesday's contest after suffering a left calf strain against the Pelicans. Max Christie, Cam Reddish (groin) and Taurean Prince are candidates to receive extended minutes in his absence.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers Injury Report: Rui Hachimura Out For Remainder Of Pelicans Game Does this mean Darvin Ham might actually start Austin Reaves in the second half?

JANUARY 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Suffers calf strain Sunday Hachimura suffered a left calf strain during Sunday's game versus the Pelicans and will not return, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports. He finished with four points, one re...

Impact Hachimura moved into the starting lineup for Sunday's game, and coach Darvin Ham said the forward would stay there for the foreseeable future. However, this latest injury could put that plan in jeopardy. The Lakers do have a couple days off until they play the Heat on Wednesday, but Hachimura should be considered questionable for now.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Pelicans Hachimura will move into the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact The Lakers are missing Cam Reddish (groin), but coach Darvin Ham was planning to make this lineup switch anyways. According to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, coach Ham said the starting unit used Sunday night will be together for the foreseeable future.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Saturday Hachimura is not in the starting lineup to face the Timberwolves on Saturday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hachimura will return to the bench with Cam Reddish (groin) in the starting lineup. He's averaging 11.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game while shooting 37.5 percent from three when playing off the bench this season.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers News: Darvin Ham Explains Why He Started Rui Hachimura Vs Hornets What did Austin Reaves ever do to him?

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Pops for 17 in Thursday's start Hachimura notched 17 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes during Thursday's 133-112 victory over Charlotte.

Impact The former Wizard has struggled to find consistency in his first full season with the Lakers, but Hachimura appears to be getting comfortable with his role. He's scored in double digits in four straight games, starting two of them, and the 25-year-old forward is averaging 17.0 points, 4.5 boards and 1.8 threes over that stretch while shooting 51.9 percent from the floor. Hachimura's lack of secondary production does limit his fantasy appeal, but he could be emerging as an effective scoring complement to LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Hornets Hachimura will draw the start against the Hornets on Thursday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cam Reddish is sitting out Thursday with a groin issue, but he's considered day-to-day. Hachimura has three starts to his name this season with averages of 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to wrist injury Hachimura is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Celtics due to a wrist injury.

Impact Hachimura has been dealing with wrist soreness for the last week, but he will likely be able to suit again Monday. The fifth-year pro is averaging 14.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 26.0 minutes over his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 21 points off bench Hachimura accumulated 21 points (8-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Saturday's 129-120 victory over the Thunder.

Impact Hachimura moved back to a reserve role after starting against Minnesota in the Lakers' previous contest, but he still logged 30 minutes. The forward earned his time on the court with a strong offensive showing that included his fourth effort of at least 20 points on the campaign. Hachimura's production and minutes have fluctuated at times this season, and he's missed some time with different injuries, but he's been a key part of Los Angeles' bench and is averaging 12.3 points, 4.0 boards, 1.4 assists, 1.2 three-pointers and 0.6 steals over 25.0 minutes across nine games in December.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Hachimura (wrist) is now probable for Saturday's matchup with the Thunder, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Hachimura was initially tabbed questionable for Saturday's tilt, but he's now trending toward being available after being upgraded to probable. If Hachimura ends up playing, keep an eye on the status of LeBron James (ankle). The last time James was sidelined, Hachimura started and logged 18 points across 33 minutes.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers Injury Report: Rui Hachimura Might Miss "Must-Win" Thunder Game So much as a game can be “must-win” in December.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dealing with wrist soreness Hachimura is questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder due to left wrist soreness.

Impact With LeBron James (ankle) sidelined, Hachimura drew a spot start against Minnesota on Thursday, totaling 18 points, five rebounds and a steal in 33 minutes. However, he has emerged from that contest with a wrist injury and may be sidelined for the first time since Dec. 2. Hachimura is one of six Lakers listed on the initial injury report, so it's difficult to project what Los Angeles' lineup will look like.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits for 18 in Thursday's start Hachimura finished Thursday's 118-111 loss to the Timberwolves with 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-6 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 33 minutes.

Impact Getting the start in place of LeBron James (ankle), Hachimura scored in double digits for the fourth time in the last seven games, a stretch in which he's averaging 11.9 points, 4.0 boards, 1.4 assists and 1.0 threes in 24.9 minutes a contest. The 25-year-old's erratic role and court time limit his ceiling in season-long formats, but Hachimura has some DFS utility on nights when he's likely to see a bigger workload than usual.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Minnesota Hachimura will start against the Timberwolves on Thursday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact LeBron James (calf) is sitting out Thursday, so Hachimura will start alongside Anthony Davis in the frontcourt. In two previous starts this season, Hachimura averaged 16.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 three-pointers.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 20 from second unit Hachimura provided 20 points (8-15 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one block over 34 minutes off the bench during Friday's 129-115 loss to the Spurs.

Impact After getting the start in the Lakers' last game while LeBron James (calf) was unavailable, Hachimura moved back to the bench Friday, but with Anthony Davis (hip/groin) getting his turn for a maintenance day, he saw a season high in minutes while reaching 20 points for the first time since Nov. 14. The former Wizard hasn't seen his role increase significantly in Los Angeles, at least on a regular basis, but he's a capable DFS option when one of the Lakers' frontcourt stars needs a night off.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Hachimura will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Spurs, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact LeBron James is back in the lineup Friday after missing Wednesday's contest. The Lakers will be without several players Friday, however, so we could see Hachimura get extended run with the second unit.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent output in spot start Hachimura racked up 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 122-119 victory over San Antonio.

Impact The Lakers were without LeBron James (calf) for this one, so Hachimura had to step into a starting role. Still, he did a good job, showing efficiency with his shooting and ending close to a double-double. Hachimura is expected to revert to a bench role in Friday's rematch against the Spurs if James is available for that contest.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE