RUI HACHIMURA NEWS

Removed from injury report Hachimura (knee) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Thunder, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact After missing Friday's game against the Pelicans due to managing a knee injury, Hachimura will be back on the floor for the Lakers on Sunday in Oklahoma City. The veteran forward has averaged 11.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game since returning from a 12-game absence.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 4 • USATODAY.COM

Ruled out for Friday Hachimura (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hachimura scored 24 points Thursday against the Warriors but is sitting out Friday due to a knee injury. In his absence, the Lakers will likely ask for more out of Dorian Finney-Smith, Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt and Jordan Goodwin.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up with season-high 24 points Hachimura closed with 24 points (9-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and three assists over 34 minutes during Thursday's 123-116 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Hachimura logged his fourth consecutive start in the loss, and the forward his gradually working his way back to full speed after missing 12 games with a knee injury. He wasn't on a minute restriction, so it's possible that he'll stay in the starting lineup for both games of next week''s back-to-back set.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Absent from injury report Hachimura (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact After missing the second half of the Lakers' back-to-back in Thursday's loss to the Bulls, Hachimura is set to be available Saturday. The veteran forward has averaged 8.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 23.3 minutes over three games since returning from an extended absence with a left knee injury, so he's still building up his workload and should continue to see his playing time rise going forward.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 28 • KANSASCITY.COM

Ruled out against Chicago Hachimura (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Hachimura continues to manage a left knee issue, which will keep him off the floor Thursday in Chicago. The Lakers will likely turn to Dorian Finney-Smith, Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt and Jordan Goodwin to help shoulder the load against the Bulls.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Will start vs. Indiana Hachimura will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Hachimura will be in the first unit for the Lakers for the first time since returning from his extended absence due to a knee injury. In 50 games as a starter for Los Angeles this season, the veteran forward is averaging 13.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 50.6 percent from the floor and 41 percent from beyond the arc.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Wednesday Hachimura (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hachimura was initially listed as probable, so it's not surprising to see him available for this contest, and he'll suit up for a third straight game following his 12-game absence due to left patellar tendinopathy. Hachimura has been limited to 18 and 24 minutes in his two games since his return to the hardwood.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Hachimura (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Hachimura is expected to suit up for a third consecutive contest following a 12-game absence due to left patellar tendinopathy. The 27-year-old forward was able to play 24 minutes during Monday's loss to Orlando after recording only 18 during his return in Saturday's loss to the Bulls. The Lakers will presumably continue to manage Hachimura's playing time.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Available with minutes restriction Hachimura (knee) is available for Monday's game against Orlando, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Monday will mark Hachimura's second appearance following a 12-game absence with a knee issue, and head coach JJ Redick says the veteran forward will have a minutes restriction against the Magic, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports. Hachimura logged 18 minutes in Saturday's game against Chicago, so fantasy managers should expect a similar workload in this one.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Monday Hachimura (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's game against Orlando, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hachimura had missed 12 games due to left knee patellar tendinopathy before returning for Saturday's loss to the Bulls. He was initially listed as questionable for Monday's game, but the 2019 first-round pick appears to be on track to play in a second straight contest. Hachimura was limited to 18 minutes of playing time in Saturday's contest, and he's expected to operate under a minutes restriction while working on his conditioning.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 23 • THESTATE.COM

Iffy to play Monday Hachimura (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Magic, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hachimura was able to return to game action during Saturday's blowout loss to the Bulls following a 12-game absence streak due to left knee patellar tendinopathy. He posted five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal across 18 minutes. The Lakers will likely continue to manage the forward's availability ahead of the playoffs, as Hachimura said postgame that he, "Can't really get back to 100 percent right away," per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Poor production in return Hachimura (knee) tallied five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal across 18 minutes Saturday in the Lakers' 146-115 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Hachimura was back in action after missing the last 12 games due to left patellar tendinopathy, but his return was overshadowed by that of LeBron James (groin), who also suited up after sitting out the last seven contests. Unlike James -- who played 31 minutes before head coach JJ Redick pulled all of his starters with 6:42 remaining in the blowout loss -- Hachimura operated with a harder cap on his minutes in his first game back. Hachimura also came off the bench for the first time all season and may eventually supplant Dorian Finney-Smith, but expect the 27-year-old to play on the second unit for at least one more contest after struggling during his time on the court Saturday. Bringing Hachimura off the bench will also allow the Lakers to slowly ramp up his minutes, though the veteran forward probably shouldn't be counted on to reclaim the 30-plus-minute role he had regularly handled prior to suffering his knee injury.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Hachimura Reveals Unfortunate News After Lakers' Loss to Bulls Rui Hachimura spoke to reporters after the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Chicago Bulls.

MARCH 23 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Rui Hachimura Reveals Unfortunate News After Lakers' Loss to Bulls Rui Hachimura spoke to reporters after the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the Chicago Bulls.

MARCH 23 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Rui Hachimura on his recovery from his knee ailment Rui Hachimura finally returned to the Lakers on Saturday after dealing with patellar tendinopathy for nearly a month, but he didn't play wel...

MARCH 23 • USATODAY.COM

NBA roundup: Bulls rout Lakers in LeBron James' return Coby White, Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey led the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls to a 146-115 win over the host Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday n...

MARCH 23 • THESTATE.COM

NBA roundup: Bulls' strong second half spoils LeBron James' return to Lakers Coby White, Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey led the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls to a 146-115 win over the host Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday n...

MARCH 23 • THESTATE.COM

NBA roundup: Bulls rout Lakers in LeBron James' return Coby White, Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey led the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls to a 146-115 win over the host Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday n...

MARCH 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Replenished Lakers give up season high in points, fall to Bulls LeBron James and Rui Hachimura returned from injury, but the Lakers surrendered 30 fast-break points and allowed the Bulls to shoot 73.9% fr...

MARCH 23 • DAILYNEWS.COM