Overview
- Redick said Hachimura will miss about one week and is expected to sit out both games against Memphis on Friday and Sunday before a possible return early next week.
- With Hachimura sidelined, Jake LaRavia started in Tuesday’s 128-106 loss to Detroit, which marked the Lakers’ 17th different starting lineup through 31 games.
- Austin Reaves remains out with a grade 2 left calf strain on a multi-week timeline, and Gabe Vincent is still unavailable with a lumbar/back strain.
- Hachimura has averaged 12.7 points with strong shooting this season, making his short absence a notable hit to Los Angeles’ spacing and wing depth.
- LeBron James and Redick cited constant absences and rotation flux as barriers to rhythm and defensive identity, with December defensive metrics among the league’s worst.