Lakers newsletter: Presenting the best defense of Rui Hachimura
4 days, 18 hours 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 players on the perimeter, even having multiple possessions against Anthony Edwards in the Lakers’ recent games with Minnesota. Like, he’s awesome to coach.” Getting more out of players like Hachimura on the defensive end would go a long way for the Lakers as the season moves on, internal improvement within the roster the cleanest way for the Lakers to get better in a market where their trade options are limited because of financial and draft capital reasons. “But we’ll see how it goes this year and we’ll see if they change that or not.” The league officially announced the format change this week in a multi-point social media post, a huge problem because any All-Star Game worth anything only needs two points: We select the players; they entertain people by sorta trying.

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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 …

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 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 …

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, …

'Hell of an opportunity': Lakers earn play-in shot at playoffs
1 year, 8 months ago

'Hell of an opportunity': Lakers earn play-in shot at playoffs

LA Times  

Lakers players on the bench celebrate a play during the victory over the Jazz on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena that helped the team clinch seventh place in the Western Conference. “Obviously, you would like to secure your position but things don’t always fall your way,” Ham said. “That’s all we asked for, to put ourselves in a position to move …

‘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 …

NBA: New-look Los Angeles Lakers battles defensively deficient Golden State Warriors
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: New-look Los Angeles Lakers battles defensively deficient Golden State Warriors

The Hindu  

Time is of the essence for the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers to work on playoff positioning as they each embark on the post All-Star break schedule with a meeting Thursday at Los Angeles. Without injured star Stephen Curry, the Warriors went into the All-Star break by losing three of its last four games, including a 134-124 road …

NBA All-Star weekend: What time is the game? What’s new?
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA All-Star weekend: What time is the game? What’s new?

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James drives on Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield during a game on Feb. 2. Denver’s Michael Malone will coach Team LeBron while Boston’s Joe Mazzulla will coach Team Giannis. Starting in 2020, the All-Star Game format changed with the game’s winner being determined by reaching a target score, which is the leading team’s overall total after three …

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 …

What the Lakers’ ‘championship or not’ mentality could mean at the NBA trade deadline
1 year, 10 months ago

What the Lakers’ ‘championship or not’ mentality could mean at the NBA trade deadline

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — In his first public comments since Lakers Media Day in late September, vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka confirmed the Lakers will remain active on the trade market ahead of the Feb. 9 deadline, but preached caution when asked about the possibility of using the team’s most valuable trade assets — the two …

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 …

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