Outside of Rui Hachimura, no Laker finished inside the ... it's time to pivot. The small-ball style ran its course, and with the championship window shutting, Pelinka has to make a splash and ...

Yeah, him – his appearance and playing style are eerily similar ... but his leaner frame – think a young Rui Hachimura – means his long-term position hinges on how his body develops.

After Rui Hachimura battled a knee injury, the Los Angeles Lakers forward has something new to address. He's wearing a mask ...

LA Lakers forward Rui Hachimura made his thoughts clear on what the team needs going into the 2025-26 season. The 27-year-old was one of the bright spots in the team's disappointing and 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 ...

Rui Hachimura will wear a protective mask in Game 3 against the Timberwolves after taking a hit to the face in Game 2. Coach JJ Redick assures that Hachimura is fine, and the mask is a precaution.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...