The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have ruled out Rui Hachimura for Friday night’s game against the L.A. Clippers due to a left knee strain that he suffered in Thursday night’s win over the ...

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.

Averaging 14.8 points against the Timberwolves, a slight increase from his regular season average (13.1), Hachimura converted on a team-best 48.4% of his 3-point attempts in the postseason.

Feb 4, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) dunks for the basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Intuit Dome.

Buckley’s trade proposal would send Rui Hachimura, Dalton Knecht, a future first-round pick, and a future first-round pick swap to the Nets for Claxton. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp ...

Meanwhile, Rui Hachimura is set to return for the first time since Feb. 27, and will be on a minutes restriction (20-24). Redick said they’ve really missed him on both sides of the ball. – 8:54 PM ...

LA Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) dunks against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half at Intuit Dome. ... Luka Doncic, Jordan Goodwin, Rui Hachimura, Maxi Kleber, and Austin Reaves.

The Lakers will hope for a speedy recovery for Hachimura, who has been playing some of the best basketball of his career. In 50 games this season, he's averaging 13.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and ...