Rui Hachimura Injury Status Update for March 25th, 2026
Rui Hachimura of the Lakers has been ruled out and will not play today. Rui was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 14th game Rui has missed this season.
Rui Hachimura Season Averages
Rui's absence leaves a significant hole in the Lakers rotation. Across 59 games this season, he's averaging 11.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game while playing 28.5 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.5 | 11.1 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 8.6 |
Lakers Performance With & Without Rui Hachimura
The numbers tell a clear story about Rui's value to the Lakers. With Rui in the lineup this season, the team is 41-18. Without him, they've gone 5-8. The Lakers's net rating is 4.8 points worse per 100 possessions when Rui plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (113.2 vs 117.9), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 41-18 | 5-8 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.9 | 113.2 | -4.7 |
| Def Rating | 115.9 | 115.9 | +0.1 |
| Net Rating | 2.0 | -2.8 | -4.8 |
| PPG | 117.7 | 110.2 | -7.5 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Rui Hachimura?
When Rui sits, other Lakers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Jake LaRavia and Kobe Bufkin stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Rui has been out this season, Jake LaRavia has averaged 4.1 more points per game, 3.1 additional field goal attempts and 10.7 extra minutes.
PPG: +4.1 | FGA: +3.1 | MPG: +10.7
When Rui has been out this season, Kobe Bufkin has averaged 5.5 more points per game.
PPG: +5.5
Rui Hachimura Betting Trends
For bettors, Rui's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Lakers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Rui has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Hachimura) Dalton Knecht 3PM UNDER: 5-0 (+5.0u, 1.5 / -177 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Rui Hachimura's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Lakers @ Pacers - March 25, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers: Deandre Ayton (Questionable) Marcus Smart (Out) Indiana Pacers: Andrew Nembhard (Probable) Ivica Zubac (Out) Johnny Furphy (Out) Tyrese Haliburton (Out) Pascal Siakam (Probable)
We'll continue to monitor Rui's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Lakers.