Rui Hachimura Optimistic for Monday Return from Calf Strain

Rui Hachimura (calf) is showing "a lot of optimism" for a potential return to action Monday against the Kings, according to head coach JJ Redick. Hachimura is in the final stages of recovery from a right calf strain that has kept him sidelined since December 28. He may operate under a minutes restriction upon his return, which would subsequently reduce playing time for teammates like Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Dalton Knecht.