Washington Wizards game, where he was given a No. 11 Lakers jersey by the team. Sasaki also got to talk to fellow Japanese star Rui Hachimura, who showed him how to throw up the L.A. sign.

That same night, I got a call from my agent again. He said, ‘The Lakers want you.’ And I was like, ‘Lakers? What Lakers?’ Because I never even thought that I’d be a Laker. Right? So ...

He has also proven himself in the playoffs in a Lakers jersey, and not many players ... If not entirely for his on-court value, the $17,000,000 Rui Hachimura is making this year makes him one ...

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick explained his decision to keep Rui Hachimura in the starting lineup over Rui Hachimura.

With D’Angelo Russell gone, the Lakers are left with Rui Hachimura’s $17 million salary ... Alder is from the Philippines and is now based in Jersey City, New Jersey. More about Alder Almo ...

The Lakers have some attractive names, and one of them includes their young forward, Rui Hachimura. Hachimura is a player many teams could use, and Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World listed him as ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — When the Lakers arrived in Memphis ahead of Wednesday night’s 136-124 victory over the Grizzlies, Rui Hachimura said he started having flashbacks to last spring. It was nearly ...

Hachimura (calf) has been listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Knicks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports. Hachimura appears to be on track to play in Saturday's game in New ...

Hachimura recorded 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes during Thursday's 120-112 win over Golden State. Hachimura has now tallied double-digit points ...

Hachimura missed his second consecutive game on Tuesday in Charlotte because of left calf soreness, while Vincent sat out because of left knee soreness.

Sasaki met fellow Japanese native Rui Hachimura, who has often spoke fondly of Shohei Ohtani and drawing inspiration from the superstar. Roki Sasaki received a No. 11 Lakers jersey tonight. pic ...