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.