RUI HACHIMURA NEWS

Doncic, Ayton and Reaves lead the Lakers past the Pelicans 118-104 to improve to 2-0 in NBA Cup play

Austin Reaves scored 31, Luka Doncic had 24 points and 12 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 118-104 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in an NBA Cup game

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Rui Hachimura is turning an impossible Lakers decision into an easy one The Los Angeles Lakers should have no reservations about paying up for Rui Hachimura's services.

2 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Luka Dončić praises Rui Hachimura in postgame comments | Sporting News It's nothing but high-fives and career-highs for Rui Hachimura

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Scores 21 points in Monday's win Hachimura contributed 21 points (9-12 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes during the Lakers' 121-111 win over the Hornets on Monday.

Impact It was another efficient outing for Hachimura, who connected on all three of his three-point attempts while finishing third on the Lakers in scoring behind Luka Doncic (38) and Austin Reaves (24). It was Hachimura's third game this season in which he's scored 20-plus points, and the seventh-year pro is averaging a career-high 16.3 points per game while connecting on 58.6 percent of his field-goal attempts to open the regular season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doncic scores 38 points as Lakers use strong third quarter to earn 6th win in last 7 games

Luka Doncic had 38 points, Rui Hachimura scored 13 of his 21 points in a pivotal third quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the second half to beat the Charlotte Horne...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Doncic scores 35, and the Lakers survive a frantic final second for a 118-116 win over the Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 118-116 for their fifth consecutive victory

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Luka Dončić Was So Mad Rui Hachimura Didn't Score After Flashy Full-Court Pass Luka wasn’t too happy about Hachimura’s miss, but he made up for it just a few moments later.

NOVEMBER 6 • SI.COM

Drops 28 in win Hachimura provided 28 points (10-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Monday's 123-115 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Hachimura delivered a huge performance Monday with Luka Doncic (rest) and Austin Reaves (groin) sidelined, posting a season-high 28 points on efficient shooting, finishing just one point shy of DeAndre Ayton's team lead. Hachimura has been excellent to start the campaign, averaging 16.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists while shooting 59.3 percent from the field and 45.5 percent from three through eight games. Averaging 35.9 minutes per contest, the power forward should continue logging heavy minutes while the Lakers deal with a slew of injuries.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers, minus mainstays, surge past Trail Blazers Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura and Nick Smith Jr.all achieved season-best point totals as the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers notched a 123-11...

NOVEMBER 4 • THESTATE.COM

Lakers overcome the absence of Doncic and Reaves for a 123-115 win over the Blazers

Deandre Ayton had 29 points, 10 rebounds and three blocked shots against his former team, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-115 victory over the Portland Trail B...

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Chips in 15 points Sunday Hachimura finished Sunday's 130-120 victory over the Heat with 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists across 31 minutes.

Impact The 27-year-old forward continues to be a solid secondary option for the Lakers. Hachimura has scored in double digits in five of seven games to begin the season, falling just short with nine points in the other two, while averaging 15.3 points, 4.1 boards, 1.9 assists and 1,9 threes and shooting 57.7 percent from the floor and 44.8 percent (13-for-29) from beyond the arc.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Trail Blazers beat Lakers 122-108 despite Reaves' 41 points

Deni Avdija scored 25, Jrue Holiday had 24 points and six assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers pulled away from the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 122-108

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Pops for 18 in win Hachimura notched 18 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Sunday's 127-120 win over the Kings.

Impact After a fairly quiet season opener, Hachimura has seen increased usage the last two contests for a Lakers squad now missing both LeBron James (back) and Luka Doncic (finger), attempting double-digit FGs in back-to-back games and going a dazzling 17-for-23 (73.9 percent). Hachimura is averaging 16.7 points, 3.0 boards, 1.7 assists and 1.7 threes, and he could continue to surge in the short term until Doncic is cleared to return.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Reaves has career night as Lakers beat Kings without Luka, 127-120

Austin Reaves scored a career-high 51 points including four clutch free throws in the final 32 seconds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 127-120 without Luka Do...

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press