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• Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Quiet again Friday

  3D ago • By RotoWire

  Hachimura finished Friday's 131-125 victory over Toronto with nine points (3-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes. This was Hachimura's second straight game scoring in single digits. While it is frustrating, the positive is that his playing time has remained relatively consistent no matter his statistical output. He has exceeded 30 minutes in all but one game thus far, averaging 14.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.7 three-pointers. Despite his recent struggles, Hachimura should continue to serve as a key piece for the Lakers, making him a viable target.

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• Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Flirts with double-double in win

  9D ago • By RotoWire

  Hachimura ended Saturday's 131-127 victory over Sacramento with 18 points (5-13 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds and three assists across 37 minutes. Hachimura was a great late-round option for fantasy managers, and he is paying huge dividends in LA's starting lineup. Although it's early in the season, he's blowing apart averages in previous seasons, sporting dramatic increases in points and rebounds. Even though he's far from the first option on a team with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Hachimura has been afforded at least 12 shots in all three of the team's games to open the season.

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• Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Solid with 18 points in debut

  13D ago • By RotoWire

  Hachimura ended Tuesday's 110-103 win over the Timberwolves with 18 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 35 minutes. Hachimura picked up where he left off in the preseason and delivered another impressive line in the victory. Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) will return to action soon, but it's unlikely coach JJ Redick will adjust Hachimura's usage, especially at his current pace.

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• Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Ready for opening night

  15D ago • By RotoWire

  Hachimura (calf) said Sunday that he'll be ready to play in Tuesday's season opener against Minnesota, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports. Hachimura sat out during both of the Lakers' back-to-back games to end the preseason while nursing a calf tightness, but he's not expected to face any restrictions to begin the regular season. The 26-year-old is coming off arguably the most efficient season of his five-year career, as he averaged 13.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.4 three-pointers and 1.2 assists across 26.9 minutes per contest while shooting 53.7 percent from the field in 68 appearances.

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• Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Not playing Friday

  17D ago • By RotoWire

  Hachimura (calf) will not play in Friday's exhibition matchup with the Warriors for rest purposes, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. Head coach JJ Redick indicated that Hachimura would be rested along with the other Lakers starters. He missed Los Angeles' previous preseason game due to calf tightness. It looks like the team is erring on the side of caution in order to ensure his health once the regular season commences.

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