Rui Hachimura says he feels good after practice and is trending toward a return as the Lakers await a boost amid injuries.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been without key contributors over the last two weeks, but one of their starting forwards, Rui Hachimura, is expected to return to the lineup against the Sacramento Kings on Monday.

JJ Redick and the LA Lakers are looking forward to having Rui Hachimura back in the lineup. The Japanese star has missed six straight games due to a left calf strain.

Right now, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent and rookie forward Adou Thiero are out due to injuries for the Los Angeles Lakers. Reaves will miss at least three more weeks with a gastrocnemius strain, and Thiero is expected to miss at least four weeks because of an MCL sprain.

Forward Rui Hachimura, who's been out since Dec. 28 with a calf injury, is progressing towards a return. Lakers head coach JJ Redick told reporters Friday that there is "a lot of optimism" that Hachimura will play Monday against the Sacramento Kings.