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Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) is expected to be in the lineup on Thursday against the Washington Wizards, as the team lists him as probable on the injury report. Hachimura recently missed a pair of games with a calf issue, but he was back in action on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Japanese forward contributed 13 points and grabbed two rebounds in 24 minutes. We could see Hachimura much more involved in the offense on Thursday night, as the Lakers have lost Anthony Davis (abdomen) and may also be without LeBron James (foot), who is considered questionable for the contest.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Washington Wizards. James typically carries a probable tag due to left foot injury management but has landed on the injury report as questionable this time. This means the Lakers could be without both of their leaders, as Anthony Davis (abdomen) has been ruled out for at least a week. However, James has missed just three contests all season and logged 35 minutes last Saturday against the Golden State Warriors despite being questionable for the matchup, so there should still be a decent chance he plays on Thursday. If he ends up sitting out, Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish may be more involved in the rotation than usual.

According to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register, Los Angeles Lakers forwardRui Hachimura (calf) will play and start against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday after missing two consecutive contests due to left calf soreness. He will replace Dorian Finney-Smithin the starting lineup. The 26-year-old has started every game when available, averaging 12.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 32.0 minutes per contest across 37 games this year's campaign.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) will play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Following his 36-minute shift in Monday's win over the Charlotte Hornets, the Lakers once again gave James a probable tag on the initial injury report before upgrading him to available. James flirted with a triple-double on Monday, finishing with 22 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists. He's well-placed to fill up the stat sheet again, as the Lakers face a depleted 76ers team on Tuesday.

Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.comreports that Los Angeles Lakers forwardJarred Vanderbilt (foot)won't play Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. After recovering from surgery on both feet, the 25-year-old has suited up for two games this season. He's played under 15 minutes per game and is likely resting for the second half of a back-to-back set. His next opportunity to play comes on Thursday against the Washington Wizards.