Rui Hachimura News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Capped at 18 minutes in return Hachimura (calf) recorded seven points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and two rebounds in 18 minutes Tuesday in the Lakers' 141-116 win over the Hawks.

Impact After recovering from a right calf strain, Hachimura took the floor for the first time since Dec. 28, but he operated with a significant minutes restriction and was deployed as a bench player for the first time all season. Jake LaRavia is likely to eventually move back to the second unit to clear a spot in the starting five for Hachimura, but the 27-year-old could need multiple games to get fully reconditioned before the Lakers opt to shake up the lineup.

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It took just one game for Rui Hachimura to prove Lakers fans were right all along The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Hawks in Rui Hachimura’s first game coming off the bench this season.

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LeBron barely misses triple-double, Luka adds 27 in Lakers' skid-snapping 141-116 win over Hawks

LeBron James had 31 points

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Lakers trade idea for Andrew Wiggins involves Rui Hachimura and a first-round pick | Sporting News This trade idea may be the fix to the Lakers' poor defense.

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Lakers trade pitch lands recent No. 4 pick for Rui Hachimura and more | Sporting News Could this Lakers trade idea put them over the top?

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Will be under restriction Tuesday Lakers head coach JJ Redick said that Hachimura (calf) will play Tuesday against the Hawks but will have a "severe minutes restriction," Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact After missing six straight games due to a right calf strain, Hachimura was cleared to play Monday against the Kings, but the Lakers ultimately decided to stay away from the veteran forward in the 124-112 loss so that he could be fresher for the second leg of the back-to-back set. Hachimura still won't be asked to reclaim his normal role coming off the injury, as the Lakers plan to use him off the bench and monitor his minutes Tuesday. Once he gets fully ramped up over the course of a few games, Hachimura is likely to eventually unseat Jake LaRavia on the top unit.

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Atlanta visits Los Angeles after Doncic's 42-point game

Los Angeles hosts the Atlanta Hawks after Luka Dončić scored 42 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-112 loss to the Sacramento Kings

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JJ Redick's bewildering coaching decision immediately haunts the Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers activated Rui Hachimura before Monday’s game, but head coach JJ Redick never brought him off the bench.

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Not starting in return Hachimura will be deployed off the bench Monday against the Kings, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hachimura will suit up for the first time since Dec. 28 after putting a calf injury behind him, and the Lakers will elect to bring him off the bench Monday in an effort to ease him back into action. Coach JJ Redick noted that Hachimura will be on a minutes restriction but failed to provide a range of minutes. Jake LaRavia will remain in the starting five while Hachimura gets back up to speed.

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Off injury report for Monday Hachimura (calf) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Kings, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hachimura is set to return from a six-game absence due to a right calf strain. However, head coach JJ Redick said Saturday that the 27-year-old forward will be on a minutes restriction and may come off the bench Monday, according to Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com. With Hachimura back in the lineup, fewer minutes will be available for the likes of Dalton Knecht, Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt.

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Lakers' JJ Redick expects Rui Hachimura to return to lineup | Sporting News Hachimura has missed the last six games with a calf strain.

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Lakers finally make Rui Hachimura change fans have been begging for The Los Angeles Lakers are bringing Rui Hachimura off the bench in his return, and fans are praying that it sticks.

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Impact The 27-year-old forward has missed the Lakers' last six games due to a right calf strain but appears to be closing in on a return to action. However, Redick relayed that Hachimura will be on a minutes restriction and may come off the bench if he's cleared to play Monday. Still, his return would leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Dalton Knecht, Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt. The Lakers are expected to provide an update on Hachimura's status by Sunday night.

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Giannis stops LeBron twice in the final minute as the Bucks rally to beat the Lakers 105-101

Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked a shot by LeBron James and stole the ball from him on consecutive possessions in the final minute, and the Milwaukee Bucks blew a fourth-quarter lead...

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Lakers coach JJ Redick optimistic Rui Hachimura will return soon | Sporting News Hachimura has been out since late December.

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Could return Monday Head coach JJ Redick told reporters Friday that there is "a lot of optimism" that Hachimura (calf) will be cleared to return Monday against the Kings, Daniel Starkand of LakersNati...

Impact Hachimura appears to be in the final stages of his recovery from a right calf strain, which has prevented him from playing since Dec. 28. He could operate under a minutes restriction upon his return, but his availability would result in less minutes being available for Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht.

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Lakers injury report vs. Bucks: Are LeBron James, Rui Hachimura playing? | Sporting News The latest injury report for the Los Angeles Lakers' matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks includes updates to LeBron James and Rui Hachimura.

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Out again Friday Hachimura (calf) will not play Friday against the Bucks.

Impact Hachimura was able to get some practice reps in the G League on Wednesday, but he was unable to shake his questionable tag for this one. This will be his sixth straight game on the shelf, but it sounds like he'll have a good chance of returning Monday against the Kings.

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Spurs' 30-year pattern quietly shuts down one trade deadline fantasy Rui Hachimura would be the perfect addition to the Spurs' roster, but there's a longstanding tradition that will get in the way of any deal...

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Questionable for Friday Hachimura (calf) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact Hachimura was a partial participant in Wednesday's practice with the Lakers' G League affiliate in South Bay, so he's moving in the right direction. We'll have a better idea on Hachimura's status based on his activity level at Friday's shootaround, but if he is able to get back out there, Dalton Knecht and Jake LaRavia's minutes would take a hit.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Practiced in G League on Wednesday Hachimura (calf) practiced with the South Bay Lakers of the G League on Wednesday.

Impact Hachimura is still recovering from a right calf strain that has held him out for the last five games, but his return to basketball activities is encouraging that he may take the court soon. He is currently considered questionable to suit up Friday against Milwaukee.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles and Milwaukee to meet for out-of-conference contest

Los Angeles and Milwaukee play in non-conference action

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Johnson and Wembanyama fuel Spurs to win over Lakers 107-91, despite Doncic's 38 points

Keldon Johnson had 27 points, Victor Wembanyama added 16 points and 14 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame 38 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists from Luka Doncic to beat t...

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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama set to play, while Lakers' LeBron James rests

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was set to play Wednesday night, while Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been ruled out

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Lakers play the Spurs, aim for 4th straight victory

Los Angeles heads into a matchup with San Antonio as winners of three consecutive games

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LeBron barely misses triple-double, Luka adds 27 in Lakers' skid-snapping 141-116 win over Hawks

Atlanta visits Los Angeles after Doncic's 42-point game

Giannis stops LeBron twice in the final minute as the Bucks rally to beat the Lakers 105-101

Los Angeles and Milwaukee to meet for out-of-conference contest

Johnson and Wembanyama fuel Spurs to win over Lakers 107-91, despite Doncic's 38 points

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama set to play, while Lakers' LeBron James rests

Lakers play the Spurs, aim for 4th straight victory