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What Lakers’ Rui Hachimura said about ‘bulls**t’ trade deadline rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers recently navigated a turbulent trade deadline, during which forward Rui Hachimura was frequently mentioned in league-wide discussions.

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Rui Hachimura Credits Phil Handy For Developing His 3-Point Shot

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Rui Hachimura back in 2023, he was known as a scoring forward, but not someone who would be considered a shooter. But over the past few seasons, Hachimura has turned into the team’s most consistent 3-point shooter, on pace to shoot above 40% from deep for the third straight season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 12

Klay Thompson, Rui Hachimura’s NBA Agent Faces Cut Amid Epstein Scrutiny

The fallout from newly released Jeffrey Epstein-related documents has reached one of the NBA’s most powerful player agencies. The firm representing Klay Thompson and Rui Hachimura is now under scrutiny.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / February 11

Rui Hachimura says he, Jarred Vanderbilt are x-factors for Lakers off the bench

Rui Hachimura began the year as a starter for the Lakers, but after a quarter of the season passed and the starting unit struggled to win their minutes, he was relegated to the bench.

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Trade-deadline week is underway, and if history has taught us anything, it’s that anything can happen when front offices feel the pressure of the clock.

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What Happened Between Rui Hachimura, Noah Clowney? Refs Dish Out Tech Foul as Lakers-Nets Turns Heated

The Los Angeles Lakers faced the Brooklyn Nets in the final game of their lengthy road trip, which began in the second half of January. During the game, however, an early moment involving Lakers forward Rui Hachimura sparked a more heated matchup between the two sides.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 30

Discussing ‘General Framework’ On De’Andre Hunter Trade With Cavaliers

With the NBA trade deadline just around the corner on Feb. 5, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking for ways to upgrade their roster. It’s no secret they can use a 3-and-D wing, and one name who could fit that billing, in theory, is De’Andre Hunter of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fear The Sword / January 30

Cavs and Lakers reportedly in discussions about a De’Andre Hunter trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been playing their best basketball of the season, but are reportedly still looking to upgrade their roster ahead of the Feb.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

Insider Reveals Lakers Offer For $95 Million Wing

LOS ANGELES — With the trade deadline less than a week away, the Los Angeles Lakers remain as active as ever on the trade market. To address their need for a two-way wing, the Lakers have turned to De’Andre Hunter and a Cavs insider has revealed the details of their trade offer.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 28

NBA Rumors: Lakers, Rui Hachimura, Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Suns

The Lakers are clearly hunting for wing help, and Rui Hachimura’s name is in the mix. According to Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Los Angeles has made Hachimura and his $18.3 million expiring contract available as it surveys the trade market.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 28

Open To Including Rui Hachimura In Trade Before Deadline?

Over the past couple of years, forward Rui Hachimura has grown into one of the most important players to the success of the Los Angeles Lakers. He has been the Lakers’ most consistent 3-point shooter and has improved greatly as both a rebounder and defender.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 28

Rotation Trust Level: Finding solutions and getting healthy

One of the Lakers’ underlying issues throughout the season has been their paltry bench scoring. While their starting lineup has been great, their bench has left much to be desired.

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Rui Hachimura Opens Up About Embracing Bench Role With Lakers

Over the course of the 2025-26 NBA season, veteran forward Rui Hachimura has shifted from a consistent starter to the team's sixth man. A drastic change like this can go one of two ways: either Hachimura embraces it and finds a way to flourish, or resents it and eventually wants to leave the team because of it.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 27

JJ Redick Seeing Rui Hachimura Get Back Into Groove

Rui Hachimura has been one of the more intriguing stories for the Los Angeles Lakers on the court this season. He began the season spectacularly, proving himself to be a fantastic off-ball shooting option next to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 27

Luka Doncic & Rui Hachimura Catch Fire Against Bulls

Coming off an impressive come-from-behind victory against the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their road trip against the Chicago Bulls.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 27

Lakers Set Rui Hachimura Trade Price Amid Links to $4.5M Pelicans Star

The trade season always brings a lot of noise, and once the Los Angeles Lakers get involved, the volume only keeps rising. Recently, forward Rui Hachimura’s name has surfaced in chatter ahead of the February 5th deadline, paired with the same assumption that LA is willing to deal key rotation pieces if the return feels right.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / January 27

Luka Doncic Speaks On Austin Reaves’ Imminent Injury Return And Rui Hachimura’s Sharpshooting

Luka Doncic dropped a 46-point masterclass on the Bulls to earn the Lakers a 129-118 win at the United Center in Chicago. He also had 11 assists and seven rebounds to go with those points, while shooting extremely efficiently (15-25, 60.0 FG%) from the floor and also from beyond the arc (8-14, 57.1 3P%).

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / January 26

Lakers tame Bulls behind huge Luka Dončić performance

Luka Dončić poured in 46 points and the Lakers put together one of their better defensive performances of the season as they knocked off the Bulls in Chicago, 129-118.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 26

Rui Hachimura Willing To Come Off Bench

For most of his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Rui Hachimura has been entrenched as a starter. Hachimura’s game has grown exponentially in this time as well as he has become the team’s most consistent 3-point shooter while greatly improving his rebounding and defensive effort.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

Lakers Forward Opens Up About Recent Role Change

Lakers wing Rui Hachimura entered the new year in a new role. After missing seven games with a calf injury, he has played the last seven with the second unit, a welcome change in the eyes of fans and one Hachimura has embraced, according to a new interview.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 19

Rui Hachimura Working To Find Rhythm Since Return From Injury

One of the unsung heroes for the Los Angeles Lakers over the past couple of seasons has been Rui Hachimura. The forward has improved greatly, becoming the team’s best 3-point shooter while working hard to improve as a rebounder and defender as well.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / January 14

Lakers managing Rui Hachimura, other injury issues

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura remained sidelined Monday despite being available, as the club managed his workload during a back-to-back set. Coach J.J. Redick opted to hold Hachimura out after learning the forward would only be able to play in one of the two games.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Lakers Announce Concerning Rui Hachimura News on Monday

Rui Hachimura played his part in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-101 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. The 6-foot-8 power forward helped lead the Lakers to their first victory in four games with 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting, four rebounds, an assist, two steals and two triples in 26 minutes of action.