“This is home for me,” Rui Hachimura said ... His mom is Japanese and recently moved to LA, and his father is Beninese. “My family is literally chill. Chill, yeah. Nobody really knows ...

Born to a Japanese mother and a Beninese father, Rui Hachimura faced unique cultural challenges growing up in a largely homogenous society. Yet, his passion for sports, especially basketball ...

Rui Hachimura took a blow to the face in the Lakers’ Game 2 win, but will be ready for Game 3 against the Wolves ...

Apr 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the third quarter of game two of ...