The Los Angeles Lakers have been without Rui Hachimura for the last five games. L.A. has missed the services of its starting power forward due to a right calf strain, with head coach J.J. Redick having to insert Jake LaRavia into the starting lineup as Hachimura’s replacement.

The Lakers receive an encouraging update on Rui Hachimura’s recovery as injuries ease and the team looks to stabilize their rotation.

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced an injury update on a key forward's fate for the rest of the week. Per Mike Trudell of Spectrum Sportsnet, starting Los Angeles forward Rui Hachimura will miss at least the next two contests on LA's slate with a calf injury.

Magic Johnson became one of the greatest players in NBA history during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. From 1979 to 1991, Johnson led the Lakers to five NBA championships, earning three MVP awards and 12 All-Star selections along the way. However, one player rivaled Johnson throughout the 1980s, Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird.