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Rui Hachimura ruled out vs. Lakers as Clippers reveal new starter

The Los Angeles Lakers will not face Rui Hachimura in Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, who have already selected his replacement in the starting lineup. Hachimura is out with left quad soreness. The forward experienced the soreness after…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 8:48 PM
Rui Hachimura ruled out vs. Lakers as Clippers reveal new starter
Key Things to Know
  • Rui Hachimura is ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers due to left quad soreness.
  • Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue announced Kobe Sanders will start in place of Hachimura.
  • Hachimura developed soreness after Sunday's game and missed Tuesday's practice.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura has been ruled out of Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers due to left quad soreness. Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue confirmed that Hachimura missed Tuesday's practice after feeling soreness following Sunday's game. Kobe Sanders has been selected to replace Hachimura in the starting lineup.

Sanders enters the starting role following a 12-point performance off the bench against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hachimura's injury disrupts a depleted Clippers offense that had been heavily leaning on him and Darius Garland amid multiple absences across the roster.

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