Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Accomplishes Dream Of Making First Buzzer-Beater
Rui Hachimura has been one of the unsung heroes for the Los Angeles Lakers over the past couple of seasons, but he got his moment to shine against the Toronto Raptors. As the final seconds wound down in a tie…
Lakers Highlights: Austin Reaves Erupts Offensively, Rui Hachimura Hits Game-Winner Against Raptors
After a dispiriting showing against the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers embarked on a trip east for a three-game road trip. The Lakers kicked off the trip against the second-seed counterparts the Toronto Raptors. Toronto has been one of…
Rui Hachimura Stresses Need For Lakers To Keep Ball Moving After Only Getting 1 Shot In Loss To Suns
It was a rough night for Rui Hachimura and the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday as they were thoroughly outplayed by the Phoenix Suns. Hachimura and the rest of the roster was stifled by a Phoenix defense that never relented,…
Rui Hachimura Willing To Do Whatever Necessary To Help Lakers Win
Rui Hachimura and other role players on the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in an intriguing position. With Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves commanding the offense, the others have to fit in wherever they get in. When Hachimura…
Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James, Gabe Vincent Questionable Vs. Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Tuesday's game against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena and LeBron James (right sciatica) and Gabe Vincent (left ankle sprain) are listed as questionable. After missing the final game of the…
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…
