The silver lining for Lakers fans is that Rui Hachimura won’t miss any time, a crucial relief for a team that can’t afford to lose a key starter at this stage. Already operating with a smaller lineup, ...

Rui Hachimura, the Los Angeles Lakers' unsung hero, has been making gradual progress in his knee recovery, offering hope as the team gears up for the NBA playoffs. Since joining the Lakers in a trade ...

Hachimura recently missed 12 straight games due to patellar tendinopathy, and ever since he returned, he has been held out of ...

Hachimura arrived in Los Angeles in January 2023, traded from the Washington Wizards in a move that signified the Lakers' 'win-now' mentality. Since then, the team has reached the playoffs twice, ...

Japan national basketball team star Rui Hachimura will head into the NBA playoffs for the fourth time in his career Saturday ...

"JJ Redick said that Rui Hachimura (left knee tendinopathy) has still not been medically cleared to play in back-to-backs, so he will be held out tonight," he reported. "No word on his availability ...

With the postseason upon us, the majority of rookies are about to begin their first NBA off-season. Some first-year contributors, like the Miami Heat's Kel'el W ...

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (left knee tendinopathy) has had nagging injuries throughout his career, and this year is no exception. The 27-year-old has never played more than 68 games ...

No word on his availability for Wednesday in DAL, however. Hachimura was drafted No. 9 overall by the Washington Wizards in June 2019 before they traded him to the Lakers for Kendrick Nunn ...

Jan 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) is defended by Washington Wizards forward Alexandre Sarr (20) as he drives to the basket in the second ...

LeBron James scores the late match winner as the Los Angeles Lakers end their losing streak with victory against the Indiana Pacers.