However, right now, L.A. is short-handed. Forward Rui Hachimura suffered a case of patellar tendinopathy on Thursday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves and has been out since. In addition, guards Austin Reaves and Jordan Goodwin sat out Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Clippers with a calf strain and ankle sprain, respectively.

The Lakers were hoping Austin Reaves would be available to play against the Pelicans as he started the day listed a questionable, but he's since been downgraded to out with a calf strain. Reaves has been tremendous for the Lakers this season,

The Lakers rule out Reaves and two-way contract guard Jordan Goodwin (sprained ankle) for Sunday’s game against the Clippers. Reaves felt tightness in the calf during the first quarter of Friday’s