Unfortunately for the Lakers, they will also be down a key piece. Japanese forward Rui Hachimura has been a key component of LA's starting lineup this season, appearing in 56 games (54 starts ...

Los Angeles Lakers starting small forward Rui Hachimura has surprisingly been ruled out ahead of what could have been an encore performance against a nakedly tanking New Orleans Pelicans team.

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.” Hachimura will remain out on the current road ...

Head Coach Darvin Ham provided insight into Hachimura's current condition, explaining that he is restricted to swimming and biking with a knee bending angle limited to within 90 degrees. The Lakers ...

Khobi Price: JJ Redick says Rui Hachimura will start tonight. Hachimura remains on a minutes restriction. -via Twitter @khobi_price / March 26, 2025 Dave McMenamin: Rui Hachimura has been upgraded ...

Jan 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) dribbles the ball against the Boston Celtics at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ...

The Lakers may not need him to win this game, but starting forward Rui Hachimura will be held out on Friday. He is listed as out of action due to a case of patellar tendinopathy that recently ...

LeBron James and Rui Hachimura remain out, but neither is too far away from being able to play again. ESPN's Shams Charania gave an update on both players on Sunday prior to the Lakers' home game ...