Rui Hachimura DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (calf) will be available against the Washington Wizards on Thursday. He has received an upgrade from a probable status to available ahead of tip-off. Hachimura returned from a calf problem on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring a very efficient 13 points and grabbing a pair of rebounds. With Anthony Davis (abdomen) out, Hachimura will have an opportunity to take on a larger offensive role against his former team in Thursday's game.

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.

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.