“This is home for me,” Rui Hachimura said ... again when the Dodgers signed another Japanese pitcher, Roki Sasaki. When asked what he thinks about fellow Japanese athletes making a big ...

After Rōki Sasaki suggested that having Japanese-style toilets would help sway his decision about where to sign, the Dodgers went out and made the change amid a $100 million renovation of the ...

The Los Angeles landed Rōki Sasaki this offseason. Sasaki signed as an international amateur, meaning he was only eligible to earn money from the Dodgers' international bonus pool. The Dodgers ...

While the playoffs were an overall disappointment for the Lakers, one of the bright spots was Rui Hachimura. The forward stepped up to the plate and played well in the series despite being tasked ...

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 has become an integral piece of the Los Angeles Lakers rotation and he’ll be counted on to play big role in the team’s upcoming playoff matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura exited Game 2 of the first round against the Timberwolves due to an apparent injury. Status alert: Rui Hachimura (face) headed to locker room Tuesday.

Hachimura returned with over six minutes left in the game. He was wearing a mask upon his return. The Lakers had a 20-point lead at the time. Rui Hachimura displays two-way excellence despite face ...

Rui Hachimura returned from a facial injury wearing a protective mask to help the Lakers secure a crucial Game 2 win over the Timberwolves in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Despite modest stats ...