Oct 29, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) spins towards the hoop next to Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov (7) in the first quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
It’s early in the 2023-24 season, but the Los Angeles Lakers are already dealing with several injuries to their rotation players.
Jarred Vanderbilt has yet to make his debut this season as he deals with left heel bursitis, while Gabe Vincent was ruled out against the L.A. Clippers with left knee soreness. Taurean Prince was a surprise scratch after he experienced knee discomfort during warmups.
The Lakers were also without Rui Hachimura, who was placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol.
The concussion diagnosis was a surprise to fans as Hachimura was originally listed with a left eye contusion that left him day-to-day. It’s unclear when Hachimura suffered the injury, though now it seems he’s dealing with something much more serious than originally reported.
The Los Angeles Lakers are already dealing with a number of rotation player injuries even though the 2023–24 season has just begun.
Jarred Vanderbilt has not yet made his season debut because of left heel bursitis. Due to left knee discomfort, Gabe Vincent was unable to play against the Los Angeles Clippers. Taurean Prince was unexpectedly scratched during warm-ups because of knee pain.
The Lakers were also without Rui Hachimura due to his inclusion in the NBA’s concussion protocol.
Hachimura’s diagnosis of a concussion surprised fans because at first, he was being treated for a left eye contusion that was keeping him sidelined. While Hachimura’s injury’s exact date is unknown, it seems that he is dealing with a lot more
