Rui Hachimura continues to prove he’s ready for a bolstered Lakers role
1 year, 8 months ago

Rui Hachimura continues to prove he’s ready for a bolstered Lakers role

LA Times  

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, left, shoots in front of Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji during the second half of the Lakers’ 128-117 win Sunday. The Lakers placed their faith in Rui Hachimura to play at a high level in the fourth quarter of a high-stakes game against the Utah Jazz on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, left, battles for a rebound against Utah Jazz center Damian Jones in the fourth quarter Sunday. Rui, the more minutes, when he knows he’s going to play, when he gets that routine of consistency, he shows what he’s capable of doing.” The 6-foot-8 Hachimura has averaged 9.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and shot 48.5% from the field in 22.4 minutes per game with the Lakers.

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Lakers newsletter: Presenting the best defense of Rui Hachimura
5 days ago

Lakers newsletter: Presenting the best defense of Rui Hachimura

LA Times  

Hey everyone and welcome to the Fa-la-la Lakers Newsletter, holiday edition. This week, we’re going to break things up a little bit — a couple of things I really want to hit as the Lakers get ready to enter a fairly favorable stretch of schedule. But almost out of necessity this season, Hachimura has had to take on more dynamic …

Lakers surge comes with Rui Hachimura comfortable in starting lineup
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers surge comes with Rui Hachimura comfortable in starting lineup

LA Times  

Rui Hachimura and the Lakers had just wrapped a 5-1 road trip as he stood by his locker near the door. Being back inside the Wizards building felt a little weird to Hachimura, his first game back in Washington after the Lakers acquired him last year at the trade deadline in a move that’s run parallel to long stretches of …

Rui Hachimura is bad luck for Memphis again as Lakers win
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rui Hachimura is bad luck for Memphis again as Lakers win

LA Times  

Rui Hachimura shoots against Memphis forward Santi Aldama in the first half of the Lakers’ 136-124 win Wednesday. Despite them being ravaged by injuries and suspensions, their season largely a throwaway, Wednesday’s game with the Lakers was their first time this year hosting the team that ousted them last spring. With the Lakers forced to play without Anthony Davis because …

Lakers’ Rui Hachimura enjoying baseball dreams through Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakers’ Rui Hachimura enjoying baseball dreams through Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers

LA Times  

Rui Hachimura took the field in front of a crowd that would grow to more than 50,000 as he soaked in more than the sunshine. “I was like, ‘I don’t know what I want to do.’ But I knew I wasn’t going to do baseball,” he said. ‘Rui … basketball?’ Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, left, dunks over Hornets forward Miles …

Injured Rui Hachimura can’t help Lakers. But watch him save Earth on Japanese anime show
1 year, 1 month ago

Injured Rui Hachimura can’t help Lakers. But watch him save Earth on Japanese anime show

LA Times  

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura dunks over Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on May 16. The details of Hachimura’s heroic endeavor will be revealed Saturday, when a cartoon version of the Japanese basketball star appears on the anime series “Crayon Shin-chan” in an episode with a title that translates to “The Adventures of …

Lakers expecting more from Rui Hachimura. Good thing LeBron’s his teacher
1 year, 2 months ago

Lakers expecting more from Rui Hachimura. Good thing LeBron’s his teacher

LA Times  

LeBron James, left, and Rui Hachimura prepare before the Lakers’ play-in game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in April. The Lakers are counting on Hachimura making a leap in his first full season with the team, the combination of his undeniable physical skills with James’ tutelage setting the stage for a potential breakout season. I’m just trying to get more easy …

Lakers land four on first day of free agency, including Rui Hachimura
1 year, 5 months ago

Lakers land four on first day of free agency, including Rui Hachimura

LA Times  

Free agency for general manager Rob Pelinka and the Lakers began in the final days of January, when the team was languishing in the bottom half of the NBA’s Western Conference. The move was part of a busy first handful of hours for the Lakers in free agency, the team also adding NBA Finals starter Gabe Vincent, veteran Taurean Prince …

Rui Hachimura gives Lakers what they need in win over Grizzlies
1 year, 8 months ago

Rui Hachimura gives Lakers what they need in win over Grizzlies

LA Times  

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura finishes off a dunk against the Grizzlies during Game 1 on Sunday in Memphis. “And he wants to be.” Hachimura said the way James and Davis talk to him have changed how he views himself. “They tell me, ‘Take more shots,’ ” Hachimura said. When James tells you to shoot more, Hachimura said with a hearty …

‘Gameball definitely goes to Rui’: How Rui Hachimura dominated in Lakers win
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Gameball definitely goes to Rui’: How Rui Hachimura dominated in Lakers win

LA Times  

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura dives to the court to beat Rockets forward Tari Eason to a loose ball during the first half Sunday. Rui Hachimura stood his ground when Houston’s Daishen Nix challenged the Lakers forward at the rim, refusing to back down before blocking the dunk attempt in the second quarter Sunday. A couple big-time blocks, rebounding out of …

‘The physical style’: How Rui Hachimura helped Lakers beat the Grizzlies
1 year, 9 months ago

‘The physical style’: How Rui Hachimura helped Lakers beat the Grizzlies

LA Times  

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura and Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama fight for rebounding position during the first half Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. “I just think when he’s able to play aggressive and get to the rim, get to the free-throw line, the physical style,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said about Hachimura. I gotta be ready always and make an impact …

Rui Hachimura comes up big for the Lakers with critical block during overtime
1 year, 10 months ago

Rui Hachimura comes up big for the Lakers with critical block during overtime

LA Times  

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson defends the Lakers’ Rui Hachimura during the second half Tuesday in New York. So, it’s a great piece to have, and we’re lucky to have him.” An injury forced Lakers coach Darvin Ham to make a change to his lineup Tuesday night against the New York Knicks and that led to Hachimura getting the …

Rui Hachimura debut for Lakers crashes Japan's NBA streaming service as fans miss historic outing
1 year, 10 months ago

Rui Hachimura debut for Lakers crashes Japan's NBA streaming service as fans miss historic outing

Daily Mail  

Rui Hachimura's highly-anticipated debut for the LA Lakers was missed by his fans back home in Japan after the historic moment crashed their NBA streaming service. Hachimura, 24, became the Lakers' first ever Japanese player when he came off the bench against San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, having been traded from the Washington Wizards earlier this week. Rui Hachimura's …

Lakers, Wizards swing trade for Rui Hachimura: Grades and reaction
1 year, 11 months ago

Lakers, Wizards swing trade for Rui Hachimura: Grades and reaction

New York Times  

We’ve been waiting for NBA trade deadline season to have its official start, and we’re finally getting it roughly two and a half weeks before the Feb. 9 deadline. The Lakers and Wizards are making the first move, with 2019 top-10 pick Rui Hachimura heading to L.A. in exchange for Kendrick Nunn and multiple second-round picks. Let’s break out the …

Lakers' acquisition of Rui Hachimura is a sensible move
1 year, 11 months ago

Lakers' acquisition of Rui Hachimura is a sensible move

LA Times  

The Lakers hope Rui Hachimura, a big, young forward with some potential, can help them through some tough times. The deal, which became official Monday afternoon, required the Lakers to trade Chicago’s 2023 second, their own 2029 second and the worse of their or the Wizards’ 2028 second-round picks. He’s a restricted free agent at the end of the season, …

Rui Hachimura traded to Lakers: How this move helps Los Angeles now and later
1 year, 11 months ago

Rui Hachimura traded to Lakers: How this move helps Los Angeles now and later

New York Times  

In finalizing a trade for Rui Hachimura, the Los Angeles Lakers are making a long-awaited upgrade on the wing — both for this season and potentially the future. The Lakers are optimistic that playing in head coach Darvin Ham’s system and alongside veterans like Davis, James, Westbrook and Beverley will help bring out Hachimura’s unrealized defensive potential. At a minimum, …

Wizards trade Rui Hachimura to Lakers: Why deal makes sense for him
1 year, 11 months ago

Wizards trade Rui Hachimura to Lakers: Why deal makes sense for him

New York Times  

The Washington Wizards have traded forward Rui Hachimura to the Los Angeles Lakers for guard Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks, the teams announced Monday. — David Aldridge January 23, 2023 Backstory The Athletic reported last week that Washington was exploring potential trade destinations for Hachimura, and that he had drawn interest from several Western Conference teams in need of …

Rui Hachimura trade is a consequence of the Wizards’ Achilles’ heel: poor drafts
1 year, 11 months ago

Rui Hachimura trade is a consequence of the Wizards’ Achilles’ heel: poor drafts

New York Times  

Three and a half years ago, the Washington Wizards had a valuable opportunity to acquire a difference-making player. While Nunn, his expiring contract, the future picks and the trade exception have utility, their overall value pales in comparison to what the value of 2019’s ninth overall pick was the day it was made. To put it bluntly: The Wizards will …

Rui Hachimura on whether he asked the Wizards to trade him: ‘No comment’
1 year, 11 months ago

Rui Hachimura on whether he asked the Wizards to trade him: ‘No comment’

New York Times  

WASHINGTON — When The Athletic broke the news Wednesday that the Washington Wizards had started trade discussions involving fourth-year forward Rui Hachimura, it begged a simple question: Why would the Wizards want to trade someone they drafted ninth overall in 2019? When The Athletic asked Hachimura during a news conference in a Capital One Arena hallway whether he asked the …

Rui Hachimura: What NBA scouts are saying about the Washington Wizards forward
2 years, 3 months ago

Rui Hachimura: What NBA scouts are saying about the Washington Wizards forward

New York Times  

Author’s note: This is the fourth article in a five-part series examining NBA scouts’ opinions about the potential and development of the Washington Wizards’ most prominent young players. In 22.5 minutes per game, a dramatic reduction compared to Hachimura’s first and second seasons, he averaged 11.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists, all career lows. “To me,” Scout B said, …

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