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 ...

Rui Hachimura has had a solid season by all accounts. He ended Game 5 with 23 points on 9-16 shooting from the field and 5-8 from the deep. He also recorded four rebounds and a block. His season ...

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 ...

During a postgame conversation on Spectrum SportsNet, power forward Rui Hachimura expressed ... Through the first three contests, Hachimura had logged a lackluster 9.3 points on ...

Hachimura had 23 points (9-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt), four rebounds and one block across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 103-96 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference ...

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 ...

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards scored six points in the first quarter of their first playoff game against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Edwards, the former No. 1 overall ...

Rui Hachimura didn’t call out Los Angeles Lakers ... Los Angeles outrebounded Minnesota 41–34, including a 9–9 tie on the offensive glass. It was their most physical effort of the series.

The Lakers did it without one of their prominent role players, as forward Rui Hachimura missed most of the first quarter after being hit in the face. He had to come out of the game and went back ...

Rui Hachimura will wear a protective mask in Game ... Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists, dominating the first quarter with 16 points and helping Los Angeles ...