Overview
- After practicing Sunday, Hachimura said his right calf feels healed and he expects to play Monday in Sacramento pending trainer clearance.
- JJ Redick said Hachimura completed all practice activities and is trending toward availability with a minutes restriction off the bench.
- The forward has missed six games over roughly two weeks and incorporated G League sessions to ramp up for a return.
- Hachimura’s season efficiency — 12.7 points on about 52% shooting and 44.5% from three — could help the Lakers address spacing and depth concerns.
- The Kings will be without Dennis Schroder, who is serving a three-game suspension for a Dec. 28 confrontation with Luka Doncic.