Lakers Injury Update: Rui Hachimura & Marcus Smart Ruled Out Vs. Bucks
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Rui Hachimura (left calf soreness) and Marcus Smart (viral illness) have been ruled out of Saturday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Additionally, LeBron James (right sciatica) and Gabe Vincent (left ankle sprain) remain…
Lakers News: Luka Doncic & Marcus Smart Praise Rui Hachimura’s Two-Way Play
It's easy to miss what Rui Hachimura is doing for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2025-26 season as he's been a key figure in almost all of their wins thus far. While Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have been…
Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Focusing More On Defense This Season
There is no question that the Los Angeles Lakers' offense, led by the outstanding backcourt of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, is good enough to compete with any team in the league. But it will be their ability to defend…
Luka Doncic Believes Rui Hachimura Is Having Underrated Season For Lakers
An unsung hero for the Los Angeles Lakers so far this season has been Rui Hachimura, who has been a steady source of offense while holding his own defensively. To Hachimura's credit, his shot attempts have fluctuated depending on who…
Lakers News: Rui Hachimura & Marcus Smart Praise Luka Doncic’s Defense
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been on a tear to start the 2025-26 season, leading the team to a 7-2 record. Doncic was instrumental in the Lakers' most recent win, a thrilling comeback against the San Antonio Spurs…
Lakers News: JJ Redick Believes Rui Hachimura Made ‘Two Biggest Plays’ Against Spurs
With LeBron James still sidelined due to a sciatica issue, Rui Hachimura has been afforded more opportunities to shine offensively for the Los Angeles Lakers, Hachimura is one of several returners for the 2025-26 season and so far has performed…
Rui Hachimura Didn’t Know About Austin Reaves Until Crossing Up Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Los Angeles Lakers have been able to manage this season without LeBron James and Luka Doncic in lineup with Austin Reaves stepping up his game to make up for the lack of star power. After averaging 20 points last…
Rui Hachimura: Lakers Still Trying To ‘Figure Out Our Rhythm’ After Lack Of Preseason Reps
Rui Hachimura has grown into an extremely important role player for the Los Angeles Lakers since being acquired back in 2022. In the Lakers' season opener against the Golden State Warriors, the bruising forward was solid, if not unspectacular, as…
Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Focused On Helping Team Win Amidst Contract Uncertainty
There has already been a lot of discussion regarding Austin Reaves becoming a free agent at the end of this season and how much money he could command on the open market. But there's another starter on the Los Angeles…
Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Marvels At Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani’s ‘Crazy’ Performance
While the Los Angeles Lakers begin the 2025-26 season this week, the sports world can't stop talking about Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani led the Dodgers to a four-game sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, pitching…
