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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 13
JJ Redick explains why Rui Hachimura didn’t play against Kings 
With Rui Hachimura off the injury report ahead of the Lakers’ game against the Kings, it was expected that he would play in Sacramento. Lakers head coach JJ Redick mentioned during practice that Hachimura would be on a minutes restriction.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 13
'He’ll Be on a Severe Minutes Restriction' – Los Angeles Lakers Coach Explains Key Starter’s DNP-CD Vs. Sacramento Kings Despite Being Healthy
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura did not see action in the team’s 124-112 road loss against the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, and head coach JJ Redick explained the reason behind the bewildering coaching decision.
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Rui Hachimura News / Athlon Sports / January 13
Lakers Announce Rui Hachimura Update After Latest Decision
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking forward to having forward Rui Hachimura back in the lineup. The Japanese sensation missed his seventh straight game due to right calf soreness.
The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise
It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 12
JJ Redick Undecided On Starting Lineup When Rui Hachimura Returns
When it comes to the starting lineup, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is a believer in not being beholden to one grouping for the entirety of a season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / January 11
JJ Redick Grants Lakers Fans’ Wishes for Rui Hachimura’s Return
After missing six games due to a right calf strain, Lakers forward Rui Hachimura will return to action this week. But according to head coach JJ Redick, that comeback includes a catch.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 11
Lakers Injury News: Rui Hachimura Feeling Good, Planning To Play Against Kings
The Los Angeles Lakers have been a bit shorthanded as Rui Hachimura has been sidelined by a calf injury. Hachimura’s absence has provided more opportunities for players like Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt, though the Lakers miss the forward’s ability to knock down open shots.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 10
‘Optimism’ Rui Hachimura Will Be Available Monday Against Kings
The Los Angeles Lakers have been banged up for most of the 2025-26 season, with players like Rui Hachimura being forced out of the lineup. Hachimura has been dealing with a left calf strain and it seemed like he may have had a chance to make his return against the Milwaukee Bucks as he was deemed questionable.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / January 9
JJ Redick Drops Positive Rui Hachimura Injury Update
Rui Hachimura has not suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2026, but he is very close to a return now. Lakers head coach JJ Redick was asked about Hachimura in his press conference before Friday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena, and he could be back for Monday’s clash with the Sacramento Kings.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 9
LeBron James Available, Rui Hachimura Out Vs. Bucks
The Los Angeles Lakers announced LeBron James (left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica) has been upgraded to available while Rui Hachimura (right calif strain) has been ruled out Friday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks after both were originally listed as questionable.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 9
Rui Hachimura upgraded to questionable vs. Bucks
After missing the last five games due to a calf strain, Rui Hachimura is nearing a return from his calf strain. Rui was upgraded to questionable ahead of Friday’s game against the Bucks.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 8
Lakers Announce Rui Hachimura News After 5 Missed Games
The Los Angeles Lakers have been without Rui Hachimura for the last five games. L.A. has missed the services of its starting power forward due to a right calf strain, with head coach JJ Redick having to insert Jake LaRavia into the starting lineup as Hachimura’s replacement.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 8
Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Rui Hachimura Questionable Vs. Bucks
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Friday’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks and LeBron James (left foot joint arthritis and right sciatica) and Rui Hachimura (right calif strain) are questionable while Austin Reaves (left calf strain) and Adou Thiero (right MCL sprain) remain out.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 8
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Spurs
With the Lakers facing the Spurs without Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves, or LeBron James, they had the odds stacked against them from the jump in this contest on Wednesday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 5
Rui Hachimura Won’t Play On Upcoming Road Trip
Rui Hachimura has been out of the Los Angeles Lakers lineup since Dec. 28, missing the team’s last three games due to a calf injury. The team is 2-1 in his absence, losing to the Detroit Pistons in blowout fashion before taking two in a row against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 31
JJ Redick Drops Rui Hachimura Injury Update Ahead of Lakers vs Pistons
The Los Angeles Lakers broke their three-game losing streak against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. Securing a 125-101 win, JJ Redick’s squad asserted dominance.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / December 29
Lakers Announce Concerning Rui Hachimura News on Monday
Rui Hachimura played his part in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-101 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. The 6-foot-8 power forward helped lead the Lakers to their first victory in four games with 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting, four rebounds, an assist, two steals and two triples in 26 minutes of action.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 28
Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura make promises to fix Lakers atrocious defense
Amid the Los Angeles Lakers’ current three-game losing streak, several issues have come to the forefront, with the defense being chief among them. The Lakers haven’t exactly been a good defensive team all season, but those issues were masked amid their strong start to the year.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / December 28
Crazy Stat Shows Why The Lakers Need To Bench Rui Hachimura
A single lineup stat has exposed arguably one of the biggest problems the Los Angeles Lakers are facing right now, and it points straight at Rui Hachimura being a liability in his current role.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / December 20
Lakers Announce Rui Hachimura News After Missing Clippers Game
The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the NBA’s best teams early in the 2025–26 season, currently owning a 19–7 record. While superstar guard Luka Doncic has been playing at an MVP level, he has benefited from consistent production around him from key role players.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 10
Rui Hachimura Reveals Decision on Declining Potential 7-Figure Payday Ahead of Lakers-Spurs NBA Cup Game
Ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, forward Rui Hachimura shared a near-miss story as if it were nothing. A moment that sounded like a joke at first turned into something far more revealing about pressure and impulse.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 4
Rui Hachimura wins it at the buzzer for Lakers in thriller over Raptors
The Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors put on a show on Thursday night in a game that went down to the final seconds.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 2
Lakers' major starting lineup decision could backfire
The Lakers are unlikely to start a former Defensive Player of the Year to kick off the 2025-26 season.
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