Rui Hachimura, a player for the Lakers, has been dealing with a left calf strain. He was upgraded to doubtful for the game against the Toronto Raptors, and it was expected that he would miss multiple games. However, there were positive updates on his progress, with hopes of returning for the Lakers' game against the Utah Jazz. Despite the optimism, it was confirmed that he would be out for the game against the Phoenix Suns. There were uncertainties about his starting role and minutes restriction upon his return.
Darvin Ham says he’s unsure if Rui Hachimura is going to start in place of LeBron James because Hachimura is going to be on a minutes restriction tonight after returning from his calf injury.
Fading Ham says he’s unsure if Rui Hachimura is going to start in place of LeBron James because Hachimura is going to be on a minutes restriction tonight after returning from his calf injury.
After not playing yet in 2024, Rui Hachimura looks set to return, but LeBron James has been ruled out Saturday against the Jazz. @LakersSBN https://t.co/f2qcd508bm
After not playing yet in 2024, Rui Hachimura looks set for a return that the Lakers and Darvin Ham hope could come as early as Saturday against the Jazz. @LakersSBN https://t.co/XDteEtwMJR
Rui Hachimura will be OUT for tonight’s game vs. the Suns with hopes of returning back to the Lakers lineup for the game Saturday against the Utah Jazz. https://t.co/uifeb4hYiO
Darvin Ham says that Rui Hachimura had a good workout today and they’re hoping he’ll be able to return in the Lakers’ next game on Saturday night.
Lakers Injury Report: Darvin Ham Supplies Update On Rui Hachimura's Calf https://t.co/iExhLiHFRC
Rui Hachimura is expected to miss a 4th straight game, but Darvin Ham said he’s progressing with the calf injury and had some “great days” at the practice facility. It does sound as if he’ll be ready soon.
Rui Hachimura will not play against the Raptors, per Darvin Ham. Although the Lakers coach said Hachimura had “a really good day” on Monday in his rehab for his left calf strain
Rui Hachimura (left calf strain) has been upgraded to doubtful for the Lakers game against Toronto on Tuesday https://t.co/C4e3uKgckc