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.

One player who remained productive for LA in the postseason was 6-foot-8 forward Rui Hachimura. Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28)© Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Averaging 14.8 points ...

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Rui Hachimura is heading back to his native Japan during the 2025 offseason. The 6-foot-8 Gonzaga product enjoyed a solid third season with Los Angeles ...

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 may be the Los Angeles Lakers' fourth-best player, but there are sizable stretches during which he almost seems invisible. He can go a while without being utilized in their offense ...

The Los Angeles Lakers exposed a few glaring holes in their first-round playoff exit to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but forward Rui Hachimura may have narrowed down what his team needs to do the ...

This means a longer summer to fill before returning to action for what is anticipated to be a championship-contending season for L.A. Rui Hachimura, who is already under contract next season and ...

One player who remained productive for LA in the postseason was 6-foot-8 forward Rui Hachimura. Averaging 14.8 points against the Timberwolves, a slight increase from his regular season average ...

Forward Rui Hachimura stated the obvious afterward — that Los Angeles needs frontcourt players capable of boxing out and grabbing rebounds at a high level. Via Silver Screen and Roll ...

It would be difficult for the Lakers to part with Reaves and Hachimura, but Sabonis and Bane might put them back in the running for the championship. Sabonis would be the ideal addition to the ...