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Lakers Face Injury Blow: Hachimura, Reaves Out, LaRavia Steps Up

12/31/2025

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The Los Angeles Lakers will miss Rui Hachimura for at least two games due to calf soreness.
Austin Reaves is sidelined for a month with a grade 2 calf strain.
The Lakers head coach JJ Redick is expected to start Jake LaRavia in Hachimura's absence.
Nick Smith Jr. has emerged as a key player after scoring 21 points in a recent game.

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The Los Angeles Lakers will miss Rui Hachimura for at least two games due to calf soreness.
Austin Reaves is sidelined for a month with a grade 2 calf strain.
The Lakers head coach JJ Redick is expected to start Jake LaRavia in Hachimura's absence.
Nick Smith Jr. has emerged as a key player after scoring 21 points in a recent game.