RUI HACHIMURA NEWS

Bulls' strong second half leaves Lakers in dust 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

LeBron James returns for Lakers after 7-game injury absence

LeBron James is available to play for the Los Angeles Lakers again after a seven-game absence with a strained left groin.

MARCH 23 • FOX SPORTS

LeBron James returns from 7-game injury absence, and nothing else goes right in Lakers' blowout loss

LeBron James returned from a two-week injury absence, looking rested and ready to lead the Los Angeles Lakers down the stretch toward the postseason

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Rui Hachimura cleared to return with minutes restriction Dan Woike: JJ Redick says Rui Hachimura will return tonight after missing more than two weeks with a knee injury. LeBron James will be a gam...

MARCH 23 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Ready to play vs. Chicago Hachimura (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Hachimura is set to return for the first time since Feb. 27, although head coach JJ Redick stated the forward will be on a minutes restriction that should hover around 20 to 24 minutes, according to Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet. Hachimura is averaging 13.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.8 steals per game across 50 starts this season.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Now likely to play against Chicago Hachimura (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Bulls.

Impact Hachimura has been upgraded from questionable to probable after missing the Lakers' previous 12 outings due to a left knee injury. If Hachimura is ultimately upgraded to available, it wouldn't be surprising for him to operate on a minutes restriction.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers Make Rui Hachimura Announcement After 12 Straight Missed Games Rui Hachimura has missed 12 consecutive games for the Los Angeles Lakers.

MARCH 22 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lakers Make Rui Hachimura Announcement After 12 Straight Missed Games Rui Hachimura has missed 12 consecutive games for the Los Angeles Lakers.

MARCH 22 • SACBEE.COM

LeBron James, Rui Hachimura upgraded to questionable against Chicago Khobi Price: LeBron James and Rui Hachimura have been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow’s home game vs. Chicago. Luka Dončić, Austin Rea...

MARCH 22 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Questionable for Saturday Hachimura (knee) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Hachimura has missed the last 12 games for the Lakers while nursing a left knee issue, but he might be able to return to the floor Saturday. The 26-year-old forward is having a solid season, averaging 13.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 50.6 percent from the floor and 41 percent from deep.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back Saturday Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Thursday that he's hopeful Hachimura (knee) will be available to play Saturday against the Bulls, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.

Impact While he continues to recover from left patellar tendinopathy, Hachimura missed his 12th straight game in Thursday's 118-89 loss to the Bucks, but the veteran forward looks to be closing in on a return to action. Hachimura resumed taking part in 3-on-3 on-court work earlier this week, and if he's able to increase his activity Friday, the Lakers could give him the green light to suit up Saturday. If Hachimura plays against the Bulls, he'll likely be operating with a minutes restriction. He's started in all 50 of his appearances on the season, averaging 13.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers and 1.5 assists in 32.1 minutes per contest while shooting 50.6 percent from the field and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bronny James sets new highs in depleted Lakers' loss to Bucks

Bronny James was the bright spot for the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Antetokounmpo and Bucks pull away from short-handed Lakers for comfortable 118-89 win

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 118-89

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Bucks' Damian Lillard sidelined with calf injury in game against short-handed Lakers

Damian Lillard was ruled out of the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Lakers in Los Angeles on Thursday night due to a calf injury

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves join LeBron James on the sideline with injuries when Lakers host Bucks

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are sitting out with sprained right ankles when the Lakers host the Milwaukee Bucks in Los Angeles’ sixth game in eight days

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Another absence coming Hachimura (knee) is out for Thursday's game versus the Bucks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Hachimura's absence streak will extend to 12 games Thursday due to left patellar tendinopathy. While Hachimura has returned to 3-on-3 work, his next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Chicago.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles faces Milwaukee, aims for 4th straight win

Los Angeles hosts Milwaukee looking to continue its three-game win streak

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108

Luka Doncic had 31 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in just three quarters of work, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Denver Nuggets 120-108 in a matchup of injury-deple...

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray sit out against the Lakers, who are missing LeBron James

Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray sat out due to injuries when Denver faced the Los Angeles Lakers, who are still without LeBron James

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Insider gives possible timetable for return of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura LeBron James and Rui Hachimura could be very close to return to game action for the Lakers, according to one insider.

MARCH 19 • USATODAY.COM

Remains out for Wednesday Hachimura (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Hachimura will miss his 11th consecutive contest due to left patellar tendinopathy. The 27-year-old forward returned to 3-on-3 work Monday, per Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, and his next chance to play will come Thursday against the Bucks.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in recovery Head coach JJ Redick said Monday that Hachimura (knee), who has already been ruled out for Monday's game against the Spurs, has progressed to 3-on-3 work, Dan Woike of the Los Ange...

Impact Hachimura will miss his 10th consecutive contest Monday due to left knee tendinopathy, though Redick has relayed that he can be considered day-to-day. Additionally, his progression to 3-on-3 work bodes well for his return in the near future. The 27-year-old's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Nuggets, though he'll likely face restrictions whenever he returns.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Monday Hachimura (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Spurs, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Hachimura hasn't played since Feb. 27 and remains without a return timetable, though coach JJ Redick continues to describe Hachimura and LeBron James (groin) as day-to-day. Hachimura's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Denver.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic scores 33, Lakers snap their 4-game skid with a 107-96 win over the Suns

Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game losing streak with a 107-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Lakers injury updates on LeBron James and Rui Hachimura How much longer will LeBron James and Rui Hachimura be out for the Lakers?

MARCH 16 • USATODAY.COM