Rui Hachimura Out Tuesday, Hopeful for Return This Week

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (groin) will remain on the inactive list for Tuesday's game in Phoenix, marking his second straight missed game. Head coach JJ Redick expressed hope on Saturday that Hachimura could return to the court within 3-5 days, suggesting a potential return for Thursday's game against the Rockets. While Hachimura is out, Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Dalton Knecht are expected to pick up the slack in the rotation.