The Lakers are facing a challenging road trip with several players injured, yet there is hope for a return to full strength. LeBron James and other injured teammates like Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, and Maxi Kleber have returned to LA for rehab. Hachimura is nearing a potential recovery from his knee issue, while Hayes' injury is not considered serious. The decision to send them back to SoCal seems strategic, allowing for better recovery rather than enduring tough travel schedules during their ongoing games.
JJ Redick noted that the rest of the injured Lakers - Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes and even Maxi Kleber - all went back to SoCal as well.
Redick stated prior to the Celtics game that it was not an injury expected to be long term.
The most likely reason for all of this is that the Lakers are about to have a pretty hectic flight schedule.
Instead of having players dealing with injuries take those trips, it likely made more sense to send them back to LA directly.
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