Lakers Rumors: Rui Hachimura Unlikely To Receive Contract Extension
The future of Rui Hachimura has been an interesting storyline to monitor for the Los Angeles Lakers. Originally drafted in the lottery by the Washington Wizards, he did not live up to the expectations which led to him being traded…
Lakers Video: Rui Hachimura Trains With Sumo Wrestlers In Japan
Rui Hachimura has emerged as one of the most important players on the Los Angeles Lakers with him proving to be crucial to the team's success over the past couple seasons. Hachimura has improved greatly as a 3-point shooter, knocking…
Lakers Rumors: Heat Asking For Rui Hachimura, Dalton Knecht & First-Round Pick For Andrew Wiggins
The Los Angeles Lakers' roster is starting to come together with the free agent additions of Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia. Rob Pelinka still has more work to do if the Lakers want to contend for a championship, however, as…
Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Appreciates Trust From JJ Redick & Coaching Staff
When JJ Redick was hired by the Los Angeles Lakers, Rui Hachimura was a player who needed to be unlocked more in his system, particularly on the defensive end of the floor. When L.A. acquired Hachimura from the Washington Wizards,…
Lakers Rumors: How Likely Is Rui Hachimura To Get Traded This Offseason?
Rui Hachimura is an intriguing trade chip for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason as he is an expiring $18.2 million contract coming off a career year. If the Lakers are going to make traded to upgrade the roster this…
JJ Redick: Rui Hachimura Had ‘Outstanding’ Season For Lakers
Rui Hachimura became an integral part of the Los Angeles Lakers' identity during the 2024-25 season as he was a critical piece in head coach JJ Redick's small-ball lineups. The Luka Doncic trade shipped out Anthony Davis to the Dallas…
Lakers News: Rui Hachimura To Host ‘Black Samurai’ Camp In Japan
The Los Angeles Lakers have an earlier offseason than anyone -- including themselves -- expected to have. This means a longer summer to fill before returning to action for what is anticipated to be a championship-contending season for L.A. Rui…
Rui Hachimura Feels Lakers Need To Add Size & Rebounding
Rui Hachimura turned in his best overall campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season, becoming a reliable 3-point shooter and showing an increased sense of urgency on the glass. Hachimura was leaned on as one of the…
Rui Hachimura Believes Lakers Must Fix ‘Little Things’ To Close Out Games
Rui Hachimura had easily his best performance of the series with 23 points for the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4. However, despite the best efforts of himself and many others, the Lakers just didn't have enough to hold on…
JJ Redick: Rui Hachimura Was ‘Warrior’ For Lakers In Game 2 After Getting Hit In Face
The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a much-needed win in Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in what was another very physical contest. In fact, the game was so physical that Rui Hachimura had to head back to the locker…
