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Lakers' Rui Hachimura Sidelined Following Nasal Fracture Surgery

Injury marks the second time this year Hachimura will miss multiple games, adding to the Lakers' growing list of injured players.

  • Lakers forward Rui Hachimura will be out for at least a week following a surgery to repair a nasal fracture.
  • The injury occurred during the Lakers vs. Mavericks game on November 22.
  • This is the second time this year that Hachimura will be sidelined for multiple games, having previously missed four games due to a concussion.
  • Hachimura, who signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the Lakers, will miss the Lakers' entire four-game road trip.
  • The Lakers are already dealing with injuries to other players, including Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent and Cam Reddish.
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