The Los Angeles Lakers face the LA Clippers in a regular season NBA game on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 (12/20/25) at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.

Rui Hachimura (right groin soreness) has been downgraded to out for Saturday's game vs. the Clippers, the Lakers announced. Deandre Ayton (left elbow), Austin Reaves (left calf) and Gabe Vincent (lower back) are all also out.

The Lakers have connected on 48.4% of their 3-point attempts in their last two games after starting the season as one of the league’s worst 3-point shooting teams.

However, it appears that Hachimura sustained an injury in the game. He is now dealing with a groin issue, which has cast some doubt on his status for Saturday’s contest. The Lakers announced on Friday via the injury report that Hachimura is officially questionable to play against the Clippers with right groin soreness.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been advised to deal Austin Reaves to the Pelicans for two wings suited to play alongside Luka Doncic.

Though his offensive production has declined this season, from 8.3 points to 5.1 points per game, Ellis' reputation around the NBA remains high. According to Sean Deveney, the Lakers have the pending free agent wing "near the top of their trade wish-list" for the coming weeks.

Austin Reaves has missed the last three games for the Los Angeles Lakers due to a calf injury, including Saturday’s disappointing 103-88 loss to their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers.

Los Angeles has made a surprise decision on the fate of guard Bronny James following an injury to All-Star Luka Doncic.

The Los Angeles Lakers received a crucial injury update on Austin Reaves, while Luka Dončić is also being monitored.

One can only hope for an even better encore when the Phoenix Suns (15-13) and Los Angeles Lakers (19-8) meet again Dec. 23 at Mortgage Matchup Center. All things Suns: Latest Phoenix Suns news, schedule,