RUI HACHIMURA NEWS

LeBron and Bronny James make NBA history by playing together in Lakers' 110-103 win over Minnesota

LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready for Opening Night Hachimura (calf) said Sunday that he is good to go for Tuesday's regular-season opener against Minnesota, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Hachimura sat out during both of the Lakers' back-to-back games to end the preseason, but he expects to be fully ready for Opening Night. The 26-year-old is coming off arguably the most efficient season of his five-year career, during which he averaged 13.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists while shooting a career-high 53.7 percent from the field across 26.9 minutes per game in 68 regular-season appearances.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Hachimura (calf) will not play in Friday's exhibition matchup with the Warriors for rest purposes, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Head coach JJ Redick indicated that Hachimura would be rested along with the other Lakers' starters. He missed Los Angeles' previous preseason game due to calf tightness. It looks like the team is erring on the side of caution in order to ensure his health once the regular season commences.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to calf injury Hachimura is dealing with calf tightness and won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Suns, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Lakers will be cautious and will sit out both LeBron James (rest) and Hachimura, meaning Cam Reddish and Max Christie will start as replacements. It remains to be seen if Hachimura will be able to feature in the preseason finale against the Warriors on Friday, but those chances are slim.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double in loss Hachimura recorded 15 points (5-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT). nine rebounds, an assist, a steal and a blocked shot across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 111-97 preseason loss to the Warrio...

Impact The Lakers' projected first unit received quality minutes during Tuesday's loss, and Hachimura is firming his hold on the top spot with Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) and Christian Wood (knee) sidelined. Although Vanderbilt should return soon and compete for minutes, Wood's knee surgery will result in a lengthy absence.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team with 14 points Hachimura totaled 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, two steals and one assist across 24 minutes in Thursday's 107-102 win over the Bucks.

Impact Hachimura started once again in the frontcourt with Anthony Davis, a trend that could continue into the regular season. Although Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood are still on the roster, Hachimura seems to have the definitive edge over this teammates and the confidence of new coach JJ Redick.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 points Sunday Hachimura totaled 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 222 minutes during Sunday's 118-114 preseason loss to Phoenix.

Impact Hachimura was one of five Lakers players Sunday to score in double digits, and he joined D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves as the three starters to play 20-plus minutes. Entering his sixth year in the league and his second full season with the Lakers, Hachimura will look to expand his role in the front court next to Anthony Davis and LeBron James.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Bronny James records 3 blocks, 2 points in Lakers preseason debut

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OCTOBER 5

Healthy to start training camp General manager Rob Pelinka said Wednesday that Hachimura is medically cleared for the start of training camp, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact This doesn't come as a surprise, as Hachimura was healthy at the end of last season and starred for Japan during the Paris Olympics. However, he did deal with multiple injuries to begin the 2023-24 campaign, missing 14 of the first 39 games. When healthy, Hachimura is a dynamic scorer who can fill up the box score quickly, and he's expected to open the 2024-25 campaign as a starter in the Lakers' frontcourt next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis, per Evan Sidery of Forbes.com.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 30

Brazil cruises past Japan 102-84 behind Bruno Caboclo's 33 points in Olympic men's basketball

Bruno Caboclo had 33 points and 17 rebounds to lead Brazil past Japan 102-84 to open the Friday’s session of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament

AUGUST 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rui Hachimura makes early Olympic exit and has left Japan's men's basketball team with calf injury - The Boston Globe The team said that Hachimura felt discomfort in his calf fallowing Japan's 94-90 overtime loss to France on Tuesday. He received an MRI conf...

AUGUST 2 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Rui Hachimura makes early Olympic exit and has left Japan's men's basketball team with calf injury

The Paris Olympics are over early for Japan’s Rui Hachimura

AUGUST 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wembanyama takes over in OT, helps France escape a serious challenge from Japan at the Paris Games

The first three minutes were easy for Victor Wembanyama on Tuesday

JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-double in blowout defeat Hachimura chipped in 20 points (4-19 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block across 36 minutes in Japan's 97-77 loss to Germany in the Paris Olympics on Satu...

Impact While Hachimura did rack up a double-double and score a team-high 20 points, he lived from the charity stripe as he struggled to hit shots from the field Saturday. The 26-year-old played nearly the whole game, and he will likely continue to serve as Japan's main offensive option moving forward. Hachimura will look to solve his shooting woes against a tough opponent in France on Tuesday.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

JJ Redick's offensive plans for Rui Hachimura JJ Redick wants Rui Hachimura to do more of three specific things this coming season.

JULY 22 • USATODAY.COM

What's next for Rui Hachimura? As the calendar flipped from January to February, the Los Angeles Lakers were in trouble of missing the NBA Playoffs. Back-to-back double-di...

MAY 1 • SI.COM

Ends season on high note Hachimura chipped in 15 points (6-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 34 minutes during Monday's 108-106 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5 of the first round o...

Impact Hachimura scored in double figures for the first time during the opening-round series, but it wasn't enough as the Lakers were bounced from the playoffs by the Nuggets for a second consecutive season. From Feb. 9 through April 16, Hachimura averaged 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals-plus-blocks in 31.4 minutes. He excelled as a starter during the regular season, but Hachimura's poor postseason may impact his role next season. He signed a three-year, $51 million deal with the Lakers last summer.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Shores up interior in loss Hachimura produced 20 points (7-21 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 134-120 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Hachimura was a valuable piece up front amid Anthony Davis' (head) absence, but his fourth double-double of the season wasn't enough to stave off the Warriors. All four of Hachimura's double-doubles have occurred over the last nine games, making the Gonzaga product a more consistent fantasy producer down the stretch. Over the nine-game span, Hachimura averaged 19.1 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Leads ream with 30 points in loss Hachimura recorded 30 points (11-17 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 36 minutes during Sunday's 127-117 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Hachimura tallied one of his best games of the season due to LeBron James' (illness) absence and an early exit from Anthony Davis (eye). Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes stepped up after Davis' exit, further highlighting the depth available to the Lakers as they try to keep pace in the West. Davis' injury isn't considered serious, so Hachimura could experience a slight regression Tuesday agains the Warriors.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 19 points Wednesday Hachimura provided 19 points (9-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 125-120 victory over Washington.

Impact Hachimura finished third on the Lakers in scoring Wednesday behind Anthony Davis and LeBron James. Hachimura is averaging 13.3 points per game this season, but since March 1 he's upped that to 17.2 points on 60.8 percent shooting (including 47.5 percent from three on 3.8 3PA/G) to go along with 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists over 31.0 minutes per game.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' Rui Hachimura thriving as a starter The Lakers are 16-7 since Hachimura became a starter in their Feb. 3 road win against the Knicks, and he has averaged 15.7 points on 58.4% s...

MARCH 29 • DAILYNEWS.COM

With Anthony Davis out, Rui Hachimura comes up big in Lakers' win The Lakers are 16-7 since Hachimura entered the starting lineup. His 32 points and 10 rebounds were crucial in Memphis.

MARCH 28 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rides red-hot hand to 32 points Hachimura finished with 32 points (11-14 FG, 7-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 136-124 win over the Grizzlies.

Impact Hachimura entered Wednesday having gone just 3-for-13 from three-point range over his previous five games, but he caught fire against Memphis to drain a season-best seven triples on just eight attempts. In addition to his offensive impact, the power forward grabbed 10 boards to notch his second double-double of the season -- both of which have come in his past two contests. Hachimura featured more prominently with Anthony Davis (knee) out of action, and the former could continue to take on a more central role if Davis needs to miss additional time.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Hachimura puts up 32 as Lakers top Grizzlies Rui Hachimura scored a game-high 32 points to go along with 10 rebounds, helping lead the visiting Los Angeles Lakers to a 136-124 win over...

MARCH 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM