Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura could be inching forward to a return after missing the last five games with a calf ailment.

The Lakers receive an encouraging update on Rui Hachimura’s recovery as injuries ease and the team looks to stabilize their rotation.

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.

Both the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans may be without multiple key players in Tuesday night's matchup.

Coach JJ Redick says the starting forward will stay in L.A. and miss games in New Orleans and San Antonio as he continues to deal with right calf soreness.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura will miss a week due to right calf soreness though is not expected to miss more time.

Los Angeles Lakers fans will have to wait a little longer to see Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura return to the lineup.

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura appeared on the team’s injury report for their upcoming game against the Pistons.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura will not play on the team's upcoming two-game road trip, making Friday his earliest possible return.