Redick Rules Out Hachimura vs Pistons — Shocking Lakers Shakeup
The Los Angeles Lakers enter Tuesday’s home game a bit shorthanded after head coach JJ Redick confirmed forward Rui Hachimura will not play against the Detroit Pistons because of right calf soreness. Hachimura, who scored 12 points in Monday’s 125-101 win over the Sacramento Kings, was ruled out for the Pistons game and is expected to miss Friday and Sunday’s matchups vs. Memphis as the team targets an early‑next‑week return, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin relaying Redick’s update. That absence means Hachimura will not suit up for what would have been his 28th game of the season.
Hachimura has been an efficient piece of Redick’s starting group, averaging 12.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists while shooting 52.1 percent from the field. His ability to hit corner threes, attack closeouts and provide weak‑side help has made him a tactical fit in the rotation, so his temporary loss could force lineup tweaks and adjustments to spacing and defensive assignments for the coming slate.
The Lakers’ injury picture has other notable entries. Gabe Vincent remains out with ongoing back trouble and missed the Sacramento game as well as Tuesday’s contest. More significantly, Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain in his left calf and will begin a recovery timeline that keeps him off the floor for roughly four weeks, with the team planning a fresh evaluation after that window. Redick will need to shuffle minutes and roles as Los Angeles navigates a stretch without multiple rotation pieces.
After snapping a three‑game skid in Sacramento, the Lakers must quickly reconfigure their rotation and game plan to maintain momentum at Crypto.com Arena. The coaching staff’s short‑term challenge is balancing rest and recovery for injured players while preserving offensive flow and defensive cohesion. With Hachimura eyed for an early‑week return but out for the immediate games, the Lakers’ depth and Redick’s adjustments will be on display in the coming matchup against Detroit and the subsequent Memphis games.
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