Overview
- Hachimura fully practiced Sunday and, per JJ Redick and the player, is trending toward playing at Sacramento.
- He has missed six straight games with right calf soreness after about two weeks of rehab that included G League work.
- Redick said Hachimura will likely come off the bench under a minutes restriction, with final clearance coming from trainers.
- The Lakers expect his shooting to help immediately, as he is averaging 12.7 points and hitting 44.5% from three this season.
- His return creates short-term rotation decisions, with Jake LaRavia having started and produced during Hachimura’s absence.