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…
Lakers News: Rui Hachimura’s Knee Feeling ‘Way Better’ Ahead of Timberwolves Series
Rui Hachimura has become an integral piece of the Los Angeles Lakers rotation and he'll be counted on to play big role in the team's upcoming playoff matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves are a formidable opponent because of…
Rui Hachimura Happy Lakers Avoided Play-In Tournament
The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the best teams in the NBA after the trade deadline, going on a run to secure the third seed in the Western Conference and setting up a first-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.…
Rui Hachimura: JJ Redick Accomplished Goal Of Winning 50 Games In First Season With Lakers
Not many rookie head coaches can say they went through the adversity JJ Redick did in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Navigating and managing all sorts of personalities is challenging for veteran coaches, but Redick managed to…
Lakers Rule Out LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves & Others In Regular Season Finale Vs. Trail Blazers
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Dorian Finney-Smith have all been ruled out of the regular season finale against the Portland Trail Blazers. Additionally, Jaxson Hayes, Gabe Vincent and Jarred Vanderbilt…
Lakers Injury Report Vs. Thunder: Rui Hachimura Out, Other Key Players Questionable
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Rui Hachimura (left patellar tendinopathy) has been ruled out. Additionally, Luka Doncic (right groin strain), Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle effusion), LeBron James (left…
Rui Hachimura Ruled Out As Lakers Host Pelicans In Second Night Of Back-To-Back
The Los Angeles Lakers have ruled Rui Hachimura out on the second night of a back-to-back as they are set to host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Hachimura is still working his way back from left patellar tendinopathy and…
JJ Redick: Rui Hachimura Is Key To Lakers’ Small-Ball Lineups
The Los Angeles Lakers are notably thin at the center position, with Jaxson Hayes likely to be the only available option for head coach JJ Redick in the playoffs. That means that, once the postseason begins, L.A. is going to…
Rui Hachimura Enjoying ‘Wide Open’ Shots Created By Lakers’ Stars
Injuries affect every NBA team, some more than others, but it unfortunately struck the Los Angeles Lakers at a bad time with LeBron James and Rui Hachimura recently missing extended time. Both James and Hachimura have returned in time to…
Rui Hachimura Out In Second Night Of Back-To-Back As Lakers Look For Revenge Vs. Bulls
Last weekend, the Los Angeles Lakers welcomed back LeBron James and Rui Hachimura from injury, finally having their most healthy roster of the season. Unfortunately, the Chicago Bulls ruined that night, dropping 146 points in a dominant 31-point victory at…