The Los Angeles Lakers leaned heavily on Rui Hachimura throughout the regular season, as he averaged 13.1 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, shooting 50.9% from the field over 68 appearances.

Feb 4, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA;Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) shoots against Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) during the first half at Intuit Dome.

Hachimura finished 2024-25 with averages of 13.1 points on 50.9% shooting (41.3% from 3-point range) and 5.0 rebounds in 31.7 minutes (59 games – 57 starts).

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. Mandatory Credit ...

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 ...

Hachimura has also improved his shooting from beyond the 3-point line over the past few seasons, which has taken his game to a new level. For the year, the veteran has averaged 13.3 points, 5.2 ...

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 ...

Feb 4, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half at Intuit Dome.

After the game, Lakers coach JJ Redick addressed the injury situation on a key starter. JJ Redick said Rui Hachimura has left patella tendinopathy in his knee. — Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) March 1 ...

The LA Clippers and LA Lakers lock horns for the third time this season at the Crypto.com Arena on Friday. They split the results 1-1 in their previous two matchups.