MARCH 16 • KANSASCITY.COM
RUI HACHIMURA #28 - POWER FORWARD - LOS ANGELES LAKERS
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Lakers Get Major Rui Hachimura News After 8 Straight Missed Games Rui Hachimura has missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ last eight games.
Won't play Sunday Hachimura (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Impact Hachimura will miss a seventh consecutive game due to a nagging knee injury, but since his status continues to be day-to-day, it wouldn't be surprising if he returns to the court soon. His next chance to suit up will come against the Spurs on Monday in the second leg of another back-to-back set.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray's clutch 3-pointer helps Nuggets hold off short-handed Lakers 131-126
Jamal Murray sank a 3-pointer with 5.6 seconds left and Russell Westbrook stole the inbounds pass for a exclamation-point dunk as the Denver Nuggets rebuffed the scrappy, short-han...MARCH 15 • Associated Press
Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA's sidelined starters
Luka Doncic didn't play in the Lakers' 131-126 loss at Denver Friday night, joining LeBron James on the team's lengthy list of unavailable playersMARCH 14 • Associated Press
Luka Doncic out tonight against Denver Mike Trudell: The Lakers will be without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes, while Dorian Finney-Smith and Vincent ar...
MARCH 14 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Bucks withstand Doncic's 45-point effort and end 3-game skid with 126-106 victory over Lakers
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game skid with a 126-106 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers o...MARCH 14 • Associated Press
Will LeBron James, Rui Hachimura or Jaxson Hayes play on Friday? Are the short-handed Lakers going to start getting healthier any time soon?
MARCH 13 • USATODAY.COM
Lakers' James, Hachimura, Hayes fly back to California for treatment and will miss rest of road trip
LeBron James flew back to California for treatment on his left groin strain and will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-game tripMARCH 13 • Associated Press
Labeled day-to-day Hachimura (knee) was sent back to Los Angeles and has been marked day-to-day moving forward by head coach JJ Redick,Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Impact Hachimura joins LeBron James (groin) and Jaxson Hayes (knee) in returning to Los Angeles, and will miss the remaining games of the Lakers' road trip against the Bucks and Nuggets. Hachimura has missed his last six games, but is progressing through his recovery and may return as soon as Sunday against Phoenix.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE
Nets snap 7-game skid by beating Lakers 111-108 in first game since LeBron James' groin injury
Noah Clowney scored 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat Los Angeles 111-108 in the Lakers’ first game since losing LeBron James to a strained left groinMARCH 11 • Associated Press
Lakers could deal Rui Hachimura to Bulls, acquire $60 million two-time All-Star center this summer | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers might be willing to trade away a core piece for a talented center option from the Chicago Bulls this offseason.
MARCH 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Luka, Lakers frustrated with officiating and themselves in a rough first game without LeBron James
LeBron James was frustrated by his own play and angry at the officiating after the Lakers lost 111-108 to the Brooklyn Nets without LeBron JamesMARCH 10 • Associated Press
Brooklyn plays Los Angeles on home skid
Brooklyn will try to stop its four-game home losing streak when the Nets take on Los AngelesMARCH 9 • Associated Press
Rui Hachimura update coming in one week Mike Trudell: JJ Redick on Rui Hachimura: “He’s doing well, ramping up some on-court stuff. I’ll have an update probably in a week for you.”...
MARCH 9 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Will miss road trip Hachimura (knee) will miss the Lakers' current road trip, head coach JJ Redick said, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Impact Hachimura will miss at least the next four games on the road for the Lakers. With the veteran forward on the mend, Dorian Finney-Smith, Dalton Knecht, and Jarred Vanderbilt will likely continue to shoulder the load.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out vs. Boston Hachimura (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Impact Hachimura will miss a fifth straight game for the Lakers while dealing with a left knee issue. Dorian Finney-Smith has assumed the starting lineup in his absence, which will likely continue against the Celtics. Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt also stand to see more time on the floor against Boston.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
LeBron scores 34 after historic 50,000th point, and Lakers beat Pelicans 136-115 for 7th straight W
The Los Angeles Lakers extended their longest winning streak in four years to seven games with a 136-115 victory over the New Orleans PelicansMARCH 5 • Associated Press
Luka scores 29 points and LeBron adds 17 in the Lakers' 2nd straight win over the Clippers, 108-102
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-102 to win their rivalry matchup for the second time in three daysMARCH 3 • Associated Press
Out at least one week Head coach JJ Reddick told reporters after Friday's 106-102 win over the Clippers that Hachimura has been diagnosed with left patellar tendinopathy, Jovan Buha of The Athletic repo...
Impact Hachimura injured his left knee during Thursday's win against the Timberwolves, and further tests have resulted in a diagnoses of patellar tendinopathy. Hachimura will be re-assessed in a week, by which time the Lakers will have a better understanding of how the 27-year-old forward responds to the injury, per Buha. In the 10 games prior to his injury, Hachimuara had averaged 17.5 points on 53.2 percent shooting (including 39.0 percent from three on 5.9 3PA/G), 5.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists over 35.1 minutes per game. Dorian Finney-Smith started Friday and will likely remain in the Lakers' starting lineup for as long as Hachimura is sidelined, while Jordan Goodwin (ankle), Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt should each have an opportunity to see their playing time off the bench increase.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Luka Doncic scores 31 on his birthday, and the Lakers beat the Clippers 106-102 for 5 straight wins
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-102 for their fifth consecutive victoryMARCH 1 • Associated Press
Lakers G Austin Reaves sidelined by right calf injury in first quarter vs. Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been sidelined by right calf soreness in the first half of their game against the Los Angeles ClippersMARCH 1 • Associated Press
No timetable on return Hachimura does not have a clear timetable to return from a left knee strain that he suffered against the Timberwolves on Thursday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Impact Head coach JJ Reddick expressed optimism Friday that Hachimura's knee injury wasn't serious, but the 27-year-old forward has undergone imaging and will get further evaluation on the issue. Dorian Finney-Smith figures to be in the Lakers' starting lineup in Hachimura's absence while Jordan Goodwin, Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt are candidates to see increased minutes off the bench.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Won't go Friday Hachimura (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Impact Hachimura will miss the second leg of the club's back-to-back set after sustaining a left knee strain during Thursday's win over the Timberwolves. With the 27-year-old sidelined, Dorian Finney-Smith, Dalton Knecht and Jordan Goodwin are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Thursday Hachimura suffered a left knee strain during Thursday's game against the Timberwolves and will not return, according to the Sportsnet Live broadcast.
Impact The Lakers are right back at it Friday against the Clippers, so consider Hachimura a question mark for the second half of the back-to-back. The forward was limited to 18 minutes before departing for good Thursday, putting up just five points and three rebounds on the night.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to Saturday's game Hachimura (back) checked back in at the 6:07 mark of the fourth quarter in Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Impact Hachimura briefly left early in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game after appearing tweaking his back. He was evaluated by trainers in the locker room, but the injury doesn't appear to be severe enough for him to be sidelined for the rest of the contest.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
