Tag: Rui Hachimura

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…

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…