Reports: Lakers F Rui Hachimura out after nose surgery

Field Level Media|published: Fri 24th November, 18:04 2023

Nov 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) moves to the basket against Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (1) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. credits: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura underwent surgery to repair a broken nose and will be re-evaluated in one week, multiple outlets reported Friday.

The injury occurred Wednesday in the 104-101 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Hachimura, 25, is in his first full season with Los Angeles after being acquired in a trade with the Washington Wizards last season.

A valuable contributor off the bench, Hachimura is averaging 11.8 points and 3.8 rebounds in 12 appearances (one start) this season. He missed four games earlier this season due to a concussion.

The Lakers face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in the first game of a four-game road trip.

—Field Level Media