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Hachimura will be deployed off the bench Monday against the Kings, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Hachimura will suit up for the first time since Dec. 28 after putting a calf injury behind him, and the Lakers will elect to bring him off the bench Monday in an effort to ease him back into action. Coach JJ Redick noted that Hachimura will be on a minutes restriction but failed to provide a range of minutes. Jake LaRavia will remain in the starting five while Hachimura gets back up to speed.
Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Off injury report for Monday
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Hachimura (calf) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Kings, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Hachimura is set to return from a six-game absence due to a right calf strain. However, head coach JJ Redick said Saturday that the 27-year-old forward will be on a minutes restriction and may come off the bench Monday, according to Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com. With Hachimura back in the lineup, fewer minutes will be available for the likes of Dalton Knecht, Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Trending toward playing Monday
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Head coach JJ Redick said Hachimura (calf) was a full participant in Sunday's practice and is trending toward playing against the Kings on Monday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
The 27-year-old forward has missed the Lakers' last six games due to a right calf strain but appears to be closing in on a return to action. However, Redick relayed that Hachimura will be on a minutes restriction and may come off the bench if he's cleared to play Monday. Still, his return would leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Dalton Knecht, Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt. The Lakers are expected to provide an update on Hachimura's status by Sunday night.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Nearly triple-doubles
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James finished Friday's 105-101 loss to Milwaukee with 26 points (10-21 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, 10 assists and three steals in 33 minutes.
The day off against the Spurs on Wednesday looks to have done James some good, as he appeared to be rejuvenated Friday. He's been excellent in recent outings, posting averages of 25.7 points, 7.2 assists, 6.7 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 2.0 three-pointers over his last six games.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Poor showing in loss
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Ayton had four points (2-6 FG) and five rebounds in 24 minutes during Friday's 105-101 loss to the Bucks.
Ayton had a tough night on both ends of the floor, so he ended up splitting the center minutes with Jaxson Hayes. Ayton is seemingly trending in the wrong direction, posting averages of 10.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.1 blocks over his last seven games.
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Not starting vs. Milwaukee
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Vanderbilt won't start against the Bucks on Friday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
With LeBron James (foot/sciatica) back in the lineup following a one-game absence, Vanderbilt will slide to the second unit. Over his last 10 appearances off the bench, the 26-year-old forward has averaged 6.6 points and 6.0 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per game.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Good to go Friday
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James (foot/sciatica) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
James was initially listed as questionable but got upgraded to probable Friday afternoon before eventually being cleared to suit up. With the superstar back in action after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Spurs, Jarred Vanderbilt will likely retreat to the bench. James has averaged 25.9 points, 6.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 33.2 minutes per contest in his last 10 outings.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Could return Monday
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Head coach JJ Redick said Friday that he has "a lot of optimism" that Hachimura (calf) will be cleared to play Monday against the Kings, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.coml reports.
Hachimura appears to be in the final stages of his recovery from a right calf strain, which has prevented him from playing since Dec. 28 and will keep him out of a sixth consecutive game Friday versus the Bucks. He could operate under a minutes restriction upon his return, but his availability in any capacity would leave less playing time available for the likes of Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt and could result in Dalton Knecht moving out of the rotation.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Expected to play Friday
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James (foot, sciatica) is probable for Friday's game against the Bucks.
The Lakers anticipate that James will return from a one-game absence Friday. The superstar forward appears to be just about all the way back from the sciatica issue that caused him to miss the start of the season, averaging 25.6 points, 6.3 assists, 5.9 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks in 33.5 minutes per game over his last 12 outings.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Out again Friday
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Hachimura (calf) will not play Friday against the Bucks.
Hachimura was able to get some practice reps in the G League on Wednesday, but he was unable to shake his questionable tag for this one. This will be his sixth straight game on the shelf, but it sounds like he'll have a good chance of returning Monday against the Kings.
Hachimura (calf) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Bucks.
Hachimura was a partial participant in Wednesday's practice with the Lakers' G League affiliate in South Bay, so he's moving in the right direction. We'll have a better idea on Hachimura's status based on his activity level at Friday's shootaround, but if he is able to get back out there, Dalton Knecht and Jake LaRavia's minutes would take a hit.
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Lakers' LeBron James: Game-time decision for Friday
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James (foot/sciatica) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks.
James has been upgraded to questionable after sitting out the second half of a back-to-back Wednesday night against the Spurs. All indications point to him being ready to go Friday, but the team will have confirmation on his status closer to tipoff.
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Lakers' Gabe Vincent: Drills two triples in return
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Vincent (back) recorded six points (2-8 FG, 2-7 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 18 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 107-91 loss to the Spurs.
Vincent had been sidelined for the Lakers' previous nine games due to a lumbar strain before making his return to action Wednesday. Prior to the contest, head coach JJ Redick said that Vincent would be capped at around 18 minutes, and the veteran guard ended up reaching that limit before he was kept on the bench for the rest of the night. Though Vincent may see his playing-time restriction pushed up a bit in the Lakers' next game Friday versus the Bucks, he's averaging just 21.3 minutes per contest on the season and is unlikely to see his role grow in a major way so long as most of Los Angeles' key contributors are available.
Kleber posted one point (0-3 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal in 12 minutes during Wednesday's 107-91 loss to San Antonio.
With the Lakers getting some solid minutes out of Jarred Vanderbilt lately, Kleber continues to be limited to scraps off the bench. Over his last four appearances, he's seen just 10.1 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Notches 16 points in loss
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LaRavia logged 16 points (6-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 107-91 loss to San Antonio.
LaRavia has been a major bright spot for the Lakers in recent weeks, as he continues to flourish on both ends of the court. Over his last seven games, LaRavia has produced fifth-round value in nine-category formats with averages of 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.7 steals, 0.6 blocks and 1.9 three-pointers.
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Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Practices in G League on Wednesday
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Hachimura (calf) practiced with the South Bay Lakers of the G League on Wednesday.
Hachimura is still recovering from a right calf strain that has held him out for the last five games, but his return to basketball activities is encouraging, and he may take the court soon. He can be considered questionable to suit up Friday against Milwaukee.
