With the Lakers down two starters (LeBron James and Rui Hachimura), they are struggling to keep up with the competition but the players are set to return this week to provide a much-needed boost in the frontcourt.

According to NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic, LeBron James and Rui Hachimura could return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup “by the end of the week.

LeBron James and Rui Hachimura remain out, but neither is too far away from being able to play again. ESPN's Shams Charania gave an update on both players on Sunday prior to the Lakers' home game versus Kevin Durant and the Suns.