Rui Hachimura

Rui Hachimura scored 11 points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3PT, 3-6 FT), grabbed two rebounds, and had two assists in the Lakers' 31-point win over the Wizards on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Hachimura has yet to rejoin the starting lineup for the Lakers in his 10th game back after missing seven games to begin January. He is averaging 10.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in just over 22 minutes in his 10 games this month, but his usage rate is up to 19.1% in his reserve role.

Rui Hachimura scored 23 points (9-11 FG, 4-5 3PT, 1-2 FT) to go along with two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in the Lakers 129-118 win over the Bulls.

Fantasy Impact

Hachimura missed just two shots from the field while coming off the bench. It was his first 20 point performance since back in November. He also filled the stat sheet, though his other production was still limited.

Hachimura posted 12 points on 5-of-11 shooting, three rebounds, two assists, one block and two three-pointers in Thursday's defeat to Los Angeles. He logged 28 minutes for the second consecutive game.

Fantasy Impact

Since returning from a strained calf on January 13, Hachimura's minutes have steadily increased. Jake LaRavia drew the start Thursday and contributed seven points, five rebounds, one assist, three steals, four blocks and two three-pointers in 22 minutes.

Rui Hachimura (calf) returned to the Lakers' lineup after a seven-game absence and scored seven points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3PT) in a little over 18 minutes in a victory over the Hawks.

Fantasy Impact

Hachimura had not played since December 28 before returning to the Lakers' lineup on Tuesday night. The question now becomes if Hachimura will return to the starting lineup or if he will stay on the bench with Jake LaRavia playing fairly well in a starting role. The Lakers host Charlotte on Thursday night.

Hachimura will return to action Tuesday against the Hawks but will operate under a "severe minutes restriction" and come off the bench, Lakers head coach JJ Redick told Jovan Buha of The Athletic. The forward has been sidelined for six consecutive games due to a right calf strain. Although cleared to suit up Monday against the Kings, Los Angeles held him out of the 124-112 loss to preserve him for the second night of the back-to-back set.

Fantasy Impact

Jake LaRavia currently occupies the starting forward spot for the Lakers. Hachimura's minutes will be closely monitored Tuesday as he works his way back from the calf injury that has kept him out since early January.