Although Rui Hachimura has been on an offensive tear lately, the Lakers big man could see some regression against a gritty Minnesota defense.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura was ruled out of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a left knee strain.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura said he is feeling fine despite needing to go back to the locker room against the Denver Nuggets.

Hachimura does not have a clear timetable to return from a left knee strain that he suffered against the Timberwolves on Thursday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. Head coach JJ Reddick expressed optimism Friday that Hachimura's knee injury wasn't serious,

Won't go Friday

Hachimura suffered a left knee strain during Thursday's game against the Timberwolves and will not return, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. The Lakers will return to action Friday against the Clippers,

A former NBA star recently named Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura the best third- and fourth-string options in the league.

LeBron James dishes it behind his back to Rui Hachimura for the three. LeBron James dishes it behind his back to Rui Hachimura for the three

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without their starting forward, Rui Hachimura, for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. ESPN's Dave McMenamin shared

The Los Angeles Lakers' impressive NBA win over the Los Angeles Clippers was overshadowed by Rui Hachimura's tough injury. After the game, some updates were made about his health condition. The Los Angeles Lakers have extended their winning streak to five games.

JJ Redick provided an update on Rui Hachimura's injury after he missed the Lakers' win over the Clippers on Friday night.