Although Rui Hachimura does not appear to be in top shape, JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers have no plan to slow down. As fans should be aware, the Lakers have been doing well over the past few games and are currently on a five-game winning streak.

Heading into a daunting challenge against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers relied on their forwards like Rui Hachimura to play physical defense against Denver Nuggets three-time MVP Nikola Jokic.

With Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura sidelined, Dorian Finney-Smith is set for an expanded role — and a larger offensive impact — heading into this evening's matchup against New Orleans.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that forward Rui Hachimura was ruled out of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night with a left knee strain.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been hit by the injury bug lately, losing Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Jordan Goodwin to minor ailments. That hasn’t affected their ability to win, however, as they are currently sporting a six-game winning streak after back-to-back home victories over the L.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have ruled out Rui Hachimura for Friday night’s game against the L.A. Clippers due to a left knee strain that he suffered in Thursday night’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Hachimura does not have a clear timetable to return from a left knee strain that he suffered against the Timberwolves on Thursday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. Head coach JJ Reddick expressed optimism Friday that Hachimura's knee injury wasn't serious,

Finney-Smith accumulated seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 106-102 win over the Clippers. Finney-Smith drew the start with Rui Hachimura (knee) sidelined,

Finney-Smith will start for the Lakers against the Clippers on Friday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports. Finney-Smith has come off the bench in the Lakers' last three games, but he will return to the starting lineup Friday due to the absence of Rui Hachimura (knee).