Rui Hachimura News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder aim to clinch series against Los Angeles

The Oklahoma City Thunder look to clinch the Western Conference second round over the Los Angeles Lakers in game four

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Rui Hachimura just sent the Blazers a message ahead of free agency Rui Hachimura's Game 3 performance with the Lakers strengthened his case for the Trail Blazers to pursue him in free agency.

16 HOURS AGO • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Paces Lakers in Game 3 defeat Hachimura logged 21 points (7-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 39 minutes during the Lakers' 131-108 loss to the Thunder on Saturday in Game...

Impact Hachimura paced the Lakers with 16 of his team-high 21 points in the first half, though he went just 2-for-7 from the floor in the second. It was the second time in the playoffs that he connected on five three-pointers after failing to do so during the regular season. The Lakers enter Game 4 down 3-0 in the series, and a loss could be Hachimura's last outing with the team, as he'll enter the offseason an unrestricted free agent.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thunder charge past Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 for another blowout in the champs' 7-0 playoff run

Ajay Mitchell had career playoff highs of 24 points and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their unbeaten playoff run to the brink of another Western Conference fin...

17 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Rui Hachimura Breaks Down Exactly What the Lakers Need to Fix Before Game 3 vs Thunder The Los Angeles Lakers are down 0-2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the margin for error heading into Game 3 at home could not be sma...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Rui Hachimura makes Lakers' roster vision more complicated than ever before The Los Angeles Lakers will soon have to decide how and where Rui Hachimura fits in their future plans. It's a more complicated matter than...

1 DAY AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Best NBA Prop Bets Today (Predictions for Ajay Mitchell, Rui Hachimura; Fade James Harden) There’s nothing better than some weekend NBA playoff action, and there are two great games to dive into on Saturday: Detroit Pistons vs. Cle...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Rui Hachimura's historic postseason is creating a difficult Lakers offseason dilemma Rui Hachimura’s historic playoff surge is changing his future with the Lakers, as he may have played himself out of LA's price range ahead o...

2 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Oklahoma City visits Los Angeles with 2-0 series lead

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference second round with a 2-0 lead in the series

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hits for 18 in Tuesday's loss Hachimura produced 18 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 108-90 loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of...

Impact Even with Austin Reaves back in the starting five for the Lakers, it was Hachimura who gave LeBron James the most support on the offensive end of the court. Hachimura has scored in double digits in every game of the playoffs so far while draining multiple three-pointers in six of seven contests, averaging 16.1 points, 3.7 boards, 2.9 threes, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 38.3 minutes while shooting 54.2 percent from the floor and 57.1 percent from beyond the arc.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thunder take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rui Hachimura instantly emerges as X-Factor Lakers need to upset Thunder Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura has made an immediate impact in the series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

4 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Holmgren has 24 points to help Thunder top Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of Western Conference semifinals

Chet Holmgren scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Oklahoma City hosts Los Angeles to begin second round

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Lakers to open the Western Conference second round

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Contributes in Game 6 victory Hachimura totaled 21 points (8-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one block over 35 minutes during Friday's 98-78 victory over the Rockets in Game 6 of the first round...

Impact It was the second time in the series that Hachimura scored 20-plus points, and he finished as the Lakers' second-leading scorer behind LeBron James (28 points). Hachimura will finish the first round of the Western Conference playoffs having averaged 15.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 2.8 threes and 1.0 steals over 38.5 minutes per game. The Lakers will face the Thunder in the semifinals.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' Rui Hachimura holds a remarkable all-time NBA playoff record | Sporting News Rui gets the job done in the postseason.

MAY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

LeBron James Becomes ALL-TIME Leader in Series-Clinching Road Wins 🚨 | May 1, 2026

MAY 2 • YOUTUBE

Lakers' ruthless 27-3 surge buries Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, sets up Thunder series

LeBron James had 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated Houston with a 98-78 win in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series by holding the Rockets to...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Los Angeles looks to finish off series against Houston in game 6

The Los Angeles Lakers look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Houston Rockets in game six

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Lakers look to secure series victory over the Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Houston Rockets in game five

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

James and the Lakers look to clinch series against Houston

The Los Angeles Lakers look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Houston Rockets in game four

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

EXTENDED: #4 LAKERS at #5 ROCKETS | FULL GAME 3 HIGHLIGHTS | April 24, 2026

APRIL 25 • YOUTUBE

Pops for 22 points Friday Hachimura logged 22 points (8-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 44 minutes during Friday's 112-108 overtime victory over the Rockets in Game...

Impact Hachimura had his best game of the playoffs thus far, scoring 22 points, including four triples. It's all hands on deck for the Lakers right now, with multiple role-players stepping up on a nightly basis. Now with a 3-0 series lead, Los Angeles will look to wrap things up when the two teams meet again Sunday.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

#4 LAKERS at #5 ROCKETS | FULL GAME 3 HIGHLIGHTS | April 24, 2026

APRIL 25 • YOUTUBE

Lakers' bold Rui Hachimura gamble looks genius after shining playoff moment The Los Angeles Lakers decided to keep Rui Hachimura at the trade deadline, and it paid handsomely in Game 3 against the Rockets.

APRIL 25 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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