Hachimura posted 19 points (9-18 FG, 0-1 FT, 1-6 3Pt), three rebounds and an assist across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 121-94 preseason loss to the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Hachimura should be in the starting lineup for the Lakers to begin the season, and his production will be sorely needed during LeBron James' (sciatica) absence. He will likely remain with the first unit when James returns, but there will be increased pressure for him to perform well over the first month of the season.

Hachimura is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hachimura, who rested Tuesday, will draw the start Wednesday with the Lakers' previous starters all sitting out the second half of the back-to-back. The forward started 57 of 59 regular-season appearances last year and is expected to open this season in the starting lineup while LeBron James (sciatica) remains sidelined.

Hachimura will play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hachimura sat out Tuesday's loss to the Suns, though he'll return to game action against Dallas. The 27-year-old forward was a regular in Los Angeles' starting five last season and may see increased usage at the beginning of the 2025-26 campaign with LeBron James expected to miss time while dealing with sciatica.

Hachimura (rest) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Suns, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaxson Hayes will all be in street clothes Tuesday, but Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton are expected to be available. Hachimura has started every preseason game for the Lakers thus far, and he may see increased usage to begin the regular season, as LeBron James (knee) will be sidelined for at least a few weeks.

Hachimura finished with 16 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Sunday's preseason win over the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Hachimura scored the ball efficiently, although his complementary production left a lot to be desired. With LeBron James (pinched nerve) likely to miss at least the first two weeks of the regular season, Hachimura will have an opportunity to step up on the offensive end of the floor. While he has proven he can be a reliable scorer, the coaching staff will also be hoping Hachimura can contribute on the defensive end, something he has previously struggled to do.

Hachimura had 23 points (9-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt), four rebounds and one block across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 103-96 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

The Lakers opted for a small-ball lineup against the Timberwolves, requiring more interior aggression from Hachimura. He was successful in bringing out the frontcourt to defend him, and he blitzed the opposition with five three-pointers. With LeBron James' future in question, the Lakers are expected to hang on to Hachimura and his diverse skill set.

Hachimura finished Sunday's 116-113 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 23 points (9-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in 41 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old forward came through with his best offensive performance of the playoffs so far, but it wasn't quite enough for the Lakers. Hachimura hadn't scored more than 11 points in any of the first three games of the series, and Sunday's five made three-pointers tied his season high, a mark he set Christmas Day against the Warriors.

Hachimura is set to play in Friday's Game 3 against the Timberwolves but will wear a face mask, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hachimura took a shot to the face in Game 2 on Tuesday and was forced to miss just under 10 minutes of game time. However, the 27-year-old isn't expected to miss any further time.

Hachimura notched 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, one block and two steals over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 94-85 win over the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Hachimura cracked double digits in the scoring department for the first time in this series while playing better defensively in Tuesday's win. The veteran forward is coming off a fairly solid regular season, averaging 13.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists, shooting 50.9 percent from the floor and 41.3 percent from deep.

Hachimura (face) returned to Tuesday's Game 2 against the Timberwolves with 6:54 remaining in the second quarter.

EDGE Analysis

Hachimura took a shot to the face in the first quarter of Tuesday's contest but ultimately missed less than 10 minutes of game time. Hachimura appears set to play out the remainder of the game.