Rui Hachimura News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Ruled out with illness Hachimura won't play in Thursday's game against the Suns due to an illness, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.

Impact Hachimura can be tentatively labeled as questionable for Saturday's clash with the Warriors. With the 28-year-old forward sidelined, the door is open for each of Jake LaRavia, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart to seize a more sizable role Thursday.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Hachimura is questionable for Thursday's game in Phoenix due to an illness.

Impact Hachimura is feeling under the weather, and he could miss Thursday's game. If Hachimura is forced to the sidelines, that would open up minutes for Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

"We don't have enough ball movement" - Rui Hachimura on why Lakers struggle against elite defensive teams Rui offers a simple solution to a seemingly complicated problem.

1 DAY AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Wendell Carter Jr. scores late winner in Magic's 110-109 victory over slumping Lakers

Wendell Carter Jr. made a go-ahead putback with 6.7 seconds to play, Paolo Banchero scored 36 points and the Orlando Magic finished a strong West Coast trip with a 110-109 victory...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Rui Hachimura Has Suggestion as Lakers Search for Consistency The Los Angeles Lakers issue with offensive consistency was magnified in Sunday’s loss to the Boston Celtics, when the Lakers managed just 8...

1 DAY AGO • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Los Angeles plays Orlando for out-of-conference contest

Los Angeles and Orlando meet in non-conference action

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Coming off bench Friday Hachimura is not in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Clippers on Friday, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hachimura will slide to the bench for Friday's LA clash after Luka Doncic (hamstring) was cleared to return to action. Hachimura has started in each of the Lakers' last four games, with his last outing taking place Feb. 12 against the Mavericks, when he registered 21 points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 35 minutes.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lakers facing Rui Hachimura problem that's completely their fault The Los Angeles Lakers will have to worry about bringing back Rui Hachimura in unrestricted free agency this summer.

FEBRUARY 19 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers finally gift Rui Hachimura what many thought would never come Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura has spent the past two seasons at the heart of an endless stream of trade rumors. Though most agree...

FEBRUARY 18 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Strikes for 21 in Thursday's win Hachimura notched 21 points (9-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 35 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 win over Dallas.

Impact Making his fourth straight start, Hachimura produced his best scoring effort since Jan. 26, when he dropped 23 points in Chicago. The 28-year-old forward heads into the All-Star break averaging 14.3 points, 3.3 boards, 2.3 threes, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals during his starting stint, but he'll likely return to the bench when Deandre Ayton (knee) is cleared to get back on the court.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

MAVERICKS at LAKERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 12, 2026

FEBRUARY 13 • YOUTUBE

LeBron James becomes oldest player with triple-double in Lakers' 124-104 win over Mavericks

LeBron James became the oldest player in NBA history with a triple-double when he put up 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-104 victory over the D...

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Spurs Expect Castle to be 'Really Sore' After Scary Fall LOS ANGELES — Stephon Castle took a spill after blocking a shot by Rui Hachimura in the second quarter and missed the rest of the San Antoni...

FEBRUARY 11 • SI.COM

Dallas takes on Los Angeles, looks to stop 8-game slide

Dallas will try to break its eight-game slide when the Mavericks take on Los Angeles

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Lakers make stance on Rui Hachimura crystal clear in embarrassing performance The Los Angeles Lakers rested their key players against the Spurs, but Rui Hachimura started and played massive minutes.

FEBRUARY 11 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Victor Wembanyama scores 37 of 40 in 1st half, leading Spurs to 136-108 win over short-handed Lakers

Victor Wembanyama scored 37 of his season high-tying 40 points in the first half and the San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 136-108 for their fifth straight...

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Castle leads San Antonio against Los Angeles after 40-point performance

San Antonio visits the Los Angeles Lakers after Stephon Castle scored 40 points in the Spurs' 138-125 win against the Dallas Mavericks

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Gets hot from downtown Hachimura totaled 18 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt), one rebound and one block across 28 minutes during Saturday's 105-99 victory over Golden State.

Impact Hachimura was a big part of the Lakers offense in a win over Golden State. Four made threes ties a season-high for Hachimura, who got the starting nod in the absence of Luka Doncic who's nursing a hamstring injury. Los Angeles has three more games before the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

EXTENDED: WARRIORS at LAKERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 7, 2026

FEBRUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

LeBron James has 20 points, 10 assists to lead Luka-less Lakers past Warriors

LeBron James had 20 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 105-99 on Saturday night

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Hachimura is part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Hachimura will step into the first unit for the first time in 13 appearances, filling in for the injured Luka Doncic (hamstring). In his last 10 games, Hachimura is averaging 11.2 points and 3.6 rebounds across 25.9 minutes. Marcus Smart, LeBron James, Jake LaRavia and Jaxson Hayes make up the rest of the starting lineup Saturday.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in 11 points off bench Hachimura amassed 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 29 minutes during Sunday's 112-100 loss to the Knicks.

Impact After beginning the season as a full-time starter, Hachimura is falling into a consistent reserve role. The veteran forward's playing time could take another hit once Austin Reaves (calf) rejoins the lineup as well. Over his last seven contests (no starts), Hachimura has averaged 11.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 25.3 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers receive trade rumor update regarding possibe move dealing Rui Hachimura, Dalton Knecht for $90 million 14 PPG star forward | Sporting News This would a solid upgrade for Los Angeles.

JANUARY 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers' Rui Hachimura reacts to Doja Cat dating rumors | Sporting News Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura has spoken out about the viral dating rumors linking him to Grammy-winning rapper Doja Cat .

JANUARY 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers linked to mystery wing defender with strong Luka Doncic chemistry | Sporting News Lakers target Luka Doncic's former teammate Naji Marshall in trade before NBA deadline, using Rui Hachimura & picks to bolster wing defense...

JANUARY 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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