Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Leading scorer in losing effort
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Hachimura had 15 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 123-87 loss to the Thunder.
With no Luka Doncic (hamstring), Austin Reaves (oblique) or LeBron James (foot) in the lineup, Hachimura led the Lakers in scoring on the night. The 28-year-old has scored in double digits in four of the last five games (three starts), averaging 13.6 points, 4.0 boards, 1.4 threes and 1.0 combined blocks and steals in 25.6 minutes while shooting 60.0 percent from the floor. Hachimura will likely continue to see elevated usage to close out the regular season as the Lakers focus on getting their stars healthy for the playoffs.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Scores 21 points in loss Sunday
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Hachimura produced 21 points (9-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal across 39 minutes during Sunday's 134-128 loss to the Mavericks.
With Luka Doncic (hamstring), Austin Reaves (oblique) and Marcus Smart (ankle) sidelined, Hachimura moved into the starting lineup. He thrived with a 21-point performance, marking his best scoring night since he delivered a 23-point output in a win over the Bulls on Jan. 26. Expect Hachimura to have a sizable role on offense in the final week of the regular season, given he should be a go-to option as long as Doncic and Reaves remain out. Reaves isn't expected back until early May at the earliest, while Doncic's timetable remains uncertain.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Starting versus Dallas
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Hachimura will start in Sunday's game against Dallas, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
The Lakers are down Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique), so Hachimura will re-enter the starting lineup. The 28-year-old has started 36 times this season, averaging 12.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.2 blocks and 0.6 steals while shooting 45.3 percent from deep across 31.9 minutes.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Won't start vs. Cleveland
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Hachimura won't start Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
With Luka Doncic back from his one-game suspension, Hachimura will retreat to the second unit. The 28-year-old forward has averaged 6.2 points and 2.2 rebounds across 20.6 minutes per game in his last five appearances off the bench.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Running with starters
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Hachimura is starting Monday's game against Washington.
Hachimura will enter the starting lineup with Luka Doncic serving a one-game suspension Monday. Hachimura started four games in a row earlier in the month and averaged 12.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 31.0 minutes during this stretch.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Available Friday
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Hachimura (calf) is available for Friday's game against the Nets.
Hachimura is ready to end a three-game absence due to right calf injury management, which should slightly eat into the playing time of Jake LaRavia. Across his past five appearances, Hachimura has averaged 5.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.4 steals in 20.4 minutes per game while shooting 54.2 percent from the field.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Iffy for Friday
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Hachimura (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nets.
Hachimura is in danger of missing a third consecutive game with what the team is deeming right calf injury management. He'll presumably test out the calf at some point before tipoff, at which time the Lakers will provide another update on his availability.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Hachimura (calf) will not play Wednesday against the Pacers.
Hachimura was previously considered questionable, but he'll miss his second straight contest and can be considered day-to-day moving forward. With Marcus Smart (ankle) also out, there will be plenty of minutes available for guys like Jake LaRavia and Luke Kennard.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Ruled out Monday
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Hachimura is out is out for Monday's game against Detroit with right calf soreness.
Monday is Hachimura's first absence since the Feb. 28 win over the Warriors. His absence frees up some more playing time for Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia on the wing versus the Pistons.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Questionable for Monday
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Hachimura is questionable to play Monday in Detroit due to soreness in his right calf.
If Hachimura can't play Monday, Jarred Vanderbilt would have the chance to get into the rotation, while Jake LaRavia could also see a slight bump in minutes. Check back for official word on Hachimura's status closer to Monday's tipoff.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Massive workload in win
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Hachimura registered 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 40 minutes during Thursday's 142-130 win over Chicago.
Even though LeBron James returned to action, Hachimura logged a massive workload with the team missing a few players. Over his last seven games, he's averaging 10.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.1 three-pointers in 27.8 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Starting sans James
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Hachimura will start against the Pacers on Friday, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.
With LeBron James (elbow/foot) unavailable for the second leg of this back-to-back set, Hachimura will return to the first unit. As a starter this season (31 games), the 28-year-old forward has averaged 12.9 points and 3.7 rebounds in 32.3 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Off injury report Sunday
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Hachimura (illness) is available to play Sunday against the Kings.
Hachimura is officially off the injury report and will return to action after a two-game absence due to an illness. He has been a consistent presence in the Lakers rotation this season, averaging 11.7 points and 3.4 rebounds in 29.5 minutes per game. The 28-year-old forward could see increased playing time Sunday if LeBron James (foot) is downgraded from questionable to out.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Not playing Saturday
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Hachimura (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
As expected, Hachimura will miss a second straight game due to an illness, and he'll look to make his return against the Kings on Sunday. Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia are both poised to take on larger roles off the bench in Hachimura's absence.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Unlikely to play Saturday
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Hachimura (illness) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
It looks like Hachimura will miss a second consecutive game while battling through an illness. Jake LaRavia and Luke Kennard would be in line for more minutes off the bench if Hachimura is indeed ruled out.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Ruled out with illness
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Hachimura won't play in Thursday's game against the Suns due to an illness, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.
Hachimura can be tentatively labeled as questionable for Saturday's clash with the Warriors. With the 28-year-old forward sidelined, the door is open for each of Jake LaRavia, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart to seize a more sizable role Thursday.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Questionable for Thursday
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Hachimura is questionable for Thursday's game in Phoenix due to an illness.
Hachimura is feeling under the weather, and he could miss Thursday's game. If Hachimura is forced to the sidelines, that would open up minutes for Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Strikes for 21 in Thursday's win
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Hachimura notched 21 points (9-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 35 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 win over Dallas.
Making his fourth straight start, Hachimura produced his best scoring effort since Jan. 26, when he dropped 23 points in Chicago. The 28-year-old forward heads into the All-Star break averaging 14.3 points, 3.3 boards, 2.3 threes, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals during his starting stint, but he'll likely return to the bench when starters Deandre Ayton (knee) and Luka Doncic are cleared to get back on the court.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Gets hot from downtown
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Hachimura totaled 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt), one rebound and one block across 28 minutes during Saturday's 105-99 victory over Golden State.
Hachimura was a big part of the Lakers offense in a win over Golden State. Four made threes ties a season high for Hachimura, who got the starting nod in the absence of Luka Doncic, who's nursing a hamstring injury. Los Angeles has three more games before the All-Star break.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Starting Saturday
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Hachimura is part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Hachimura will step into the first unit for the first time in 13 appearances, filling in for the injured Luka Doncic (hamstring). In his last 10 games, Hachimura is averaging 11.2 points and 3.6 rebounds across 25.9 minutes. Marcus Smart, LeBron James, Jake LaRavia and Jaxson Hayes make up the rest of the starting lineup Saturday.
