EL SEGUNDO — The belief that the Lakers, led by head coach JJ Redick, had in Rui Hachimura and his growth as a player was evident before the 26-year-old forward started his sixth NBA season.

Per Khobi Price of The Orange County Register, starting small forward Rui Hachimura seems to have done enough this season to warrant a contract extension. But that growth might also make him an ...

Amid these anticipated roster changes, forward Rui Hachimura has emerged as a player teams may target in trades. According to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register, Hachimura's development ...

Rui Hachimura is an intriguing trade chip for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason as he is an expiring $18.2 million contract coming off a career year. If the Lakers are going to make traded to ...

EL SEGUNDO — The belief that the Lakers, led by head coach JJ Redick, had in Rui Hachimura and his growth as a player was evident before the 26-year-old forward started his sixth NBA season. Despite ...

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 ...

The Lakers also had their own player, acquired in 2023, who was used similarly in Rui Hachimura, albeit with less successful results. The rotation following the trade for Luka Dončić introduced ...