Hachimura on the verge of return for Lakers

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, who has missed five games because of a calf strain, is set to return to the Lakers’ lineup possibly as soon as Monday when the team travels to play the Sacramento Kings.

“I’m fine,” Hachimura said after Sunday’s practice. “I think it’s been two weeks almost, so yeah, my calf is healed and we practiced. They were gone for a little bit, so I was practicing with the G League and trying to be healthy, get better.”

Coach JJ Redick said Hachimura will be on...