Rob Pelinka sat with Rui Hachimura to his left before Tuesday's game, the Lakers' future the topic of conversation as the general manager introduced his newest acquisition.
Hachimura, the former lottery pick acquired in a trade this week, is set to debut Wednesday, when the team also could get star forward Anthony Davis back for the first time in more than a month.
Austin Reaves cleared an important hurdle earlier by having a full-speed workout, and fellow guard Lonnie Walker IV is considered to be even closer to returning.