Lakers update Rui Hachimura's status for Saturday's game vs Clippers

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The Los Angeles Lakers will look to establish a three-game winning streak when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. The Clippers may be struggling with a 6-21 record, but they do have players who are capable of doing damage and allowing them to pull off an upset.

Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton and Gabe Vincent were ruled out for this game prior to Saturday. Reaves is still recovering from a calf strain, while Ayton is dealing with elbow soreness and Vincent has a back ailment.

Hours before Saturday's game, more bad news came, as forward Rui Hachimura was also ruled out due to groin soreness. He had previously been listed as questionable.

Rui Hachimura (right groin soreness) has been downgraded to out for Saturday's game vs. the Clippers, the Lakers announced. Deandre Ayton (left elbow), Austin Reaves (left calf) and Gabe Vincent (lower back) are all also out.

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) December 20, 2025

Hachimura is having a strong season, and he has consistently supplied the Purple and Gold with supplemental offense. He's averaging 13.3 points a game while shooting 53.5% from the field and a career-high 45.6% from 3-point range.

The Lakers will have two full days off after Saturday's contest before they visit the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, Dec. 23.

This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Lakers update Rui Hachimura's status for Saturday's game vs Clippers

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