Hachimura (quadriceps) is probable for Friday's game against Minnesota, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com.
Hachimura is set to return from a two-game absence with quadriceps soreness. Kobe Sanders is likely to revert back to a bench role Friday, and fewer minutes should be available to Gradey Dick as well.
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Clippers' Rui Hachimura: Questionable for Friday
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Hachimura (quadriceps) is questionable for Friday's game against Minnesota, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Hachimura is in jeopardy of missing a second straight game due to left quad soreness. If the 28-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out, Kobe Sanders, Gradey Dick and Baba Miller would be candidates to see an uptick in minutes.
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Clippers' Rui Hachimura: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Hachimura (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Hachimura didn't practice Tuesday and will be held out of Wednesday's contest due to left quad soreness. His next opportunity to play will come Friday at Minnesota. In the meantime, Kobe Sanders and Gradey Dick are candidates for increased playing time.
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Clippers' Rui Hachimura: Efficient in loss against former team
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Hachimura totaled 16 points (5-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 125-117 loss to the Lakers.
Hachimura bounced back from a poor shooting debut in his first game against this former team. He tied for second on the Clippers in scoring and tied for the team lead in rebounds. Hachimura signed a two-year, $28 million deal with Los Angeles' other team over the summer, and he should keep getting heavy minutes at power forward while the Clippers are shorthanded.
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Clippers' Rui Hachimura: Fills box score in opener
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Hachimura registered 10 points (3-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 121-96 win over Sacramento.
After jumping ship from the Lakers to the crosstown-rival Clippers over the summer, Hachimura opened the new year in a starting position with his new squad. As long as he stays in the first unit, the veteran forward should be able to supply late-round fantasy value.
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Clippers' Rui Hachimura: Paces LAC in preseason win
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Hachimura tallied 16 points (5-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two steals and one assist across 24 minutes in Wednesday's 122-110 preseason win over Denver.
Hachimura put together a solid effort in the victory, leading Los Angeles in scoring while tying four teammates for the team lead in rebounds. After spending the past three and a half seasons with the Lakers, Hachimura inked a two-year, $28 million contract with their crosstown rival and is in line to start at power forward for the Clippers during the regular season.
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Clippers' Rui Hachimura: Scores 14 points in preseason loss
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Hachimura scored 14 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT) while adding three rebounds, an assist and a steal across 19 minutes in Saturday's 114-106 preseason loss to the Raptors.
Hachimura earned half of his scoring output from the charity stripe, but he still made his presence felt in a limited cameo, although no starter outside of Cam Christie played more than 20 minutes. Hachimura is expected to be the Clippers' starting power forward once the regular season starts, so it makes sense for the team to monitor his workload during the preseason.
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Clippers' Rui Hachimura: Nets 21 points in 15 minutes
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Hachimura racked up 21 points (8-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one block across 15 minutes in Sunday's 104-101 preseason win over the Warriors.
Hachimura had the hot hand early, and despite logging just 15 minutes, his 21 points were a game-high. He's making a strong case to open the year as a starter with Brandon Ingram (Achilles) sidelined, and he could be a solid source of points and triples this season.
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Clippers' Rui Hachimura: Starting Sunday
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Hachimura will start in Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors, but he will be limited to the first half of play, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Joining Hachimura in the first unit for Sunday's exhibition will be Darius Garland, Max Strus, Derrick Jones and Isaiah Jackson. Brandon Ingram (Achilles) won't be ready for opening night, so Hachimura could begin the season as a starter.
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Clippers' Rui Hachimura: Plays well for Japan
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Hachimura recorded 29 points (11-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, three steals and one block in 28 minutes during Japan's 106-78 win over Saudi Arabia in Thursday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Hachimura was nearly flawless in his return to international competition while committing zero turnovers. The 28-year-old will begin a new chapter in 2026-27 after signing a two-year, $28 million contract with the Clippers this offseason. Hachimura shot a career-best 44.3 percent from three-point range with the Lakers last season and should provide the Clippers with another capable floor spacer. However, the wing depth could make consistent fantasy production difficult to come by. He'll likely compete with players such as Max Strus for minutes and isn't guaranteed a starting role heading into training camp.
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Clippers' Rui Hachimura: Clippers add depth at forward
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The arrival of Max Strus creates another source of competition for Hachimura in Los Angeles.
Strus' ability to space the floor and function without the ball should make him an easy fit around the Clippers' primary creators, potentially costing Hachimura some opportunities depending on how the rotation shakes out. Hachimura can still carve out a significant role with his size and scoring ability, but the Clippers' depth makes a major fantasy breakout less likely.
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Clippers' Rui Hachimura: Signs with LAC
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Hachimura signed a two-year, $28 million contract with the Clippers on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After spending the past three-plus seasons with the Lakers, Hachimura will remain in Los Angeles on a two-year pact with the Clippers. The 28-year-old forward figures to see meaningful playing time but isn't guaranteed a starting role with his new club. Over 68 regular-season appearances (41 starts) in 2025-26, he averaged 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds across 28.3 minutes per showing.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Paces Lakers in Game 3 defeat
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Hachimura logged 21 points (7-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 39 minutes during the Lakers' 131-108 loss to the Thunder on Saturday in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Hachimura paced the Lakers with 16 of his team-high 21 points in the first half, though he went just 2-for-7 from the floor in the second. It was the second time in the playoffs that he connected on five three-pointers after not reaching that mark in any contest during the regular season. The Lakers enter Game 4 down 3-0 in the series, and a loss could be Hachimura's last outing with the team, as he'll enter the offseason an unrestricted free agent.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Hits for 18 in Tuesday's loss
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Hachimura produced 18 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 108-90 loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Even with Austin Reaves back in the starting five for the Lakers, it was Hachimura who gave LeBron James the most support on the offensive end of the court. Hachimura has scored in double digits in every game of the playoffs so far while draining multiple three-pointers in six of seven contests. During that stretch, he's averaged 16.1 points, 3.7 boards, 2.9 threes, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 38.3 minutes while shooting 54.2 percent from the floor and 57.1 percent from beyond the arc.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Contributes in Game 6 victory
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Hachimura totaled 21 points (8-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one block over 35 minutes during Friday's 98-78 victory over the Rockets in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
It was the second time in the series that Hachimura scored 20-plus points, and he finished as the Lakers' second-leading scorer behind LeBron James (28 points). Hachimura will finish the first round of the Western Conference playoffs having averaged 15.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 2.8 threes and 1.0 steals over 38.5 minutes per game. The Lakers will face the Thunder in the semifinals.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Pops for 22 points Friday
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Hachimura logged 22 points (8-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 44 minutes during Friday's 112-108 overtime victory over the Rockets in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Hachimura had his best game of the playoffs thus far, scoring 22 points and knocking down four triples. It's all hands on deck for the Lakers right now, with multiple role players stepping up on a nightly basis. Now with a 3-0 series lead, Los Angeles will look to wrap things up when the two teams meet again Sunday.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Puts up 22 points in blowout win
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Hachimura produced 22 points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 131-107 victory over the Jazz.
With no Luka Doncic (hamstring) or Austin Reaves (oblique) in the lineup, and with LeBron James logging only 17 minutes, Hachimura co-led the Lakers in scoring alongside Deandre Ayton. With Doncic and Reaves not expected to be a factor in the early stages of the playoff series against the Rockets, Hachimura will be tasked with playing a big role on offense as a scorer behind James. Hachimura averaged 11.5 points per game across 68 appearances (41 starts) in 2025-26, but that number increased marginally to 13.4 points per contest when he was part of the first unit.
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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.
