Rui Hachimura moved from out to day-to-day with a left quadriceps issue on the Tuesday report, and the report lists Nov. 4 as his expected return. The Clippers, 1-6 and on a six-game losing streak, play the Heat on Wednesday.
What happened
The Clippers upgraded forward Rui Hachimura from out to day-to-day on the injury report posted at 1:23 a.m. ET Tuesday. The issue is a left quadriceps problem in the leg. The report's comment says Hachimura was ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors, and it lists Nov. 4 as his expected return. The injury has a history. He was out Oct. 27, moved to day-to-day Oct. 29 and was cleared Oct. 30. He was listed out again Monday, Nov. 2, with the same quadriceps issue.
What it means for the Clippers
The Clippers host the Heat on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 10:30 p.m. ET. They are 1-6, in 13th place and have lost six straight. Hachimura has played five games and averages 30.0 minutes, 13.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 0.6 assists. The team is 1-4 with him and 0-2 without him. When he sat, the minutes went to Darius Garland (32.9), Kris Dunn (29.7), Derrick Jones Jr. (28.7), Kobe Sanders (25.1), Keaton Wagler (24.9), Max Strus (22.8), Isaiah Jackson (22.0) and Brook Lopez (21.9). Jones is also day-to-day with a right knee issue.
What to watch
The next update comes with the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Heat. The report lists Nov. 4 as Hachimura's expected return, but his status is still day-to-day, so it is not confirmed that he plays. Watch Jones's knee as well. Bradley Beal, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Miller and Yanic Konan Niederhauser are all listed out, which leaves the Clippers thin as they try to end the losing streak.
Is Rui Hachimura playing vs the Heat?
He is day-to-day with a left quadriceps issue. The injury report lists Nov. 4, the date of the Heat game, as his expected return. His status is not yet final.
When will Rui Hachimura be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 4. He was ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors and is now day-to-day.