Rui Hachimura
LA Lakers fans react after hearing Ty Lue’s demand for Rui Hachimura on the LA Clippers
Rui Hachimura swapped the LA Lakers for the LA Clippers in the offseason after three seasons in purple and gold. In the offseason, Rui Hachimura…
Lakers Shut Down Clippers Sign & Trade Offer For Rui Hachimura
The Los Angeles Lakers lost talented forward Rui Hachimura to the rival Los Angeles Clippers, but they turned down a sign and trade idea. Clippers management was open to a sign and trade deal that would see the Lakers getting something back. Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka basically shut it down upon realizing he wasn’t […] The post Lakers Shut Down Clippers Sign & Trade Offer For Rui Hachimura appeared first on HEAVY.
Rui Hachimura decides to leave Lakers
Rui Hachimura is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, but he is not going far. Hachimura is signing a two-year, $28 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports. ESPN’s Shams Charania added that Hachimura had been interested in remaining with the Lakers, but when they did not move aggressively to re-sign him, …
Rui Hachimura leaving Lakers for $28M deal with Clippers
The Lakers are losing their starting forward to their crosstown rival. Rui Hachimura will sign with the Clippers in free agency. Hachimura agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal with the Clippers, ESPN first reported. Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura has signed a 2-year, $28M deal with the LA Clippers. This story will be updated.
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura linked to 2 suitors in free agency
Two NBA teams are reportedly looking to pry Rui Hachimura away from the Los Angeles Lakers. In the midst of a busy Lakers offseason, Hachimura has been viewed as the odd man out among L.A. free agents looking for a new contract. The 28-year-old played himself out of the Lakers’ price range with an outstanding … The post Lakers’ Rui Hachimura linked to 2 suitors in free agency appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Austin Reaves Sends Lakers 3-Word Message on LeBron James
Austin Reaves' messaging to the Los Angeles Lakers was clear in regards to LeBron James' future with the franchise. The post Austin Reaves Sends Lakers 3-Word Message on LeBron James appeared first on HEAVY.
Lakers Face Tough Call on Rui Hachimura After Expected Price Revealed
The Los Angeles Lakers have a difficult choice to make on Rui Hachimura considering his likely contract extension price this summer. The post Lakers Face Tough Call on Rui Hachimura After Expected Price Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.
Tobias Harris Linked As Los Angeles Lakers Free Agent Target
The Los Angeles Lakers will look at every realistic name on the free agent market, and Tobias Harris may be one of the best options. Harris recently was viewed as the second-best player for the Detroit Pistons during their playoff run falling one game short of the Eastern Conference Finals. However, Detroit could try to […] The post Tobias Harris Linked As Los Angeles Lakers Free Agent Target appeared first on HEAVY.
NBA Insider Drops Truth Bomb on Lakers’ Luka Doncic-Giannis Antetokounmpo Dream Pair Efforts
Shams Charania hints that the Los Angeles Lakers may pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason. But with fierce competition for the Greek Freak, can L.A. put together a deal that stacks up?
Lakers Face $20 Million Problem Before NBA Free Agency
The Los Angeles Lakers enter this offseason with a long list of decisions to make. Luka Doncic is the foundation. LeBron James is weighing his future. Austin Reaves is heading toward unrestricted free agency. Every dollar spent this summer carries weight.Now there is another complication to add to the mix.One of their most important contributors […] The post Lakers Face $20 Million Problem Before NBA Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY.
Lakers Linked to 2 Major Thunder Stars to Pair With Luka Doncic
The 2026 offseason will see many NBA stars enter the free agency market and several franchises will compete for their signatures. The Los Angeles Lakers fresh off a second-round playoff sweep are expected to be active in the free agency market. Just as the playoffs exposed some flaws, they need depth and complementary pieces for […] The post Lakers Linked to 2 Major Thunder Stars to Pair With Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY.
JJ Redick finds ‘darn close’ silver lining despite Lakers’ playoff sweep by Thunder
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers’ season came to an end on Monday night as they were swept out of the Western Conference Semifinals by the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers fanbase has come to expect championship contention each season, and following the team’s sweep by the Thunder, head coach JJ Redick […] The post JJ Redick finds ‘darn close’ silver lining despite Lakers’ playoff sweep by Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Why Was Maxi Kleber on the Floor Instead of Rui Hachimura? Lakers’ Final Play Sparks Debate
JJ Redick’s decision to bench Rui Hachimura for Maxi Kleber during the Lakers’ final possession sparked backlash, though Ramona Shelbourne revealed Kleber’s screening role was intentional.
Fans slammed JJ Redick for his bizarre call that backfired in final seconds of Game 4
Several Los Angeles Lakers fans were not happy with what JJ Redick drew up with the team’s season on the line. The Lakers trailed the Thunder 113-110 with 12.2 seconds to go in Game 4 of their Western Conference Finals series at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. With the Lakers trailing the series 0-3, … The post Fans slammed JJ Redick for his bizarre call that backfired in final seconds of Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Lakers Hit With Concerning Free Agency News on ‘Most Consistent’ Playoff Star
The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in an uncomfortable position in their second round series. They have discovered the hard way that the Oklahoma City Thunder are a different kettle of fish from the Houston Rockets. Being 3-0 down means the Lakers are one leg outside the elimination zone. It will require a historic turnaround […] The post Lakers Hit With Concerning Free Agency News on ‘Most Consistent’ Playoff Star appeared first on HEAVY.
Lakers’ best player this series is about to become free agent
Rui Hachimura has been the Lakers’ most consistent player in their playoff series against the Thunder, outshining LeBron James and Austin Reaves. With free agency looming, Los Angeles faces a costly decision.
JJ Redick Gives Blunt Reality Check After Lakers Fall Into Crushing 3-0 Hole Against Thunder
JJ Redick delivers a blunt reality check as the Lakers fall 0-3 against the Thunder, admitting they were outplayed, and the Lakers' hopes are collapsing completely now.
JJ Redick Drops Honest Admission on Thunder as Lakers Face Elimination
The Los Angeles Lakers walked into Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night having already seen this script twice. They had competed in Games 1 and 2, and then watched the Oklahoma City Thunder pull away both times.The formula was familiar. The result was the same.In Game 3, Los Angeles led 59-57 at halftime. Rui Hachimura had […] The post JJ Redick Drops Honest Admission on Thunder as Lakers Face Elimination appeared first on HEAVY.
Charles Barkley brings out the broom after Lakers’ brutal Game 3 loss to Thunder
It is officially time to panic in Tinseltown. If a 3-0 series deficit was not enough to make Laker Nation sweat, the ultimate kiss of death arrived on national television late Saturday night: Charles Barkley and his infamous broom. Following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 131-108 drubbing of the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, Barkley […] The post Charles Barkley brings out the broom after Lakers’ brutal Game 3 loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers’ Austin Reaves reveals why it’s hard to beat ‘basically perfect’ Thunder squad
The Los Angeles Lakers are staring down the barrel of a postseason exit that nobody in Hollywood wanted to imagine. After a demoralizing 131-108 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, the Lakers now trail 3-0 in the Western Conference Semifinals—a deficit no NBA team has ever overcome. While fans search for answers, […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves reveals why it’s hard to beat ‘basically perfect’ Thunder squad appeared first on ClutchPoints.
How do the 2025-26 Thunder compare to the 2010s Warriors? Lakers star LeBron James weighs in
LeBron James has his fair share of experience taking on a few dynasties in NBA history, and he sees one budding in this decade’s Oklahoma City Thunder squad following Game 3 of the West Semifinals on Saturday night. James is going through his NBA-record 23rd year in the league, having been in the playoffs 19 […] The post How do the 2025-26 Thunder compare to the 2010s Warriors? Lakers star LeBron James weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Thunders vs. Lakers Post-Game Stats: OKC Moves One Step From Sweep as LA Continue to Collapse
Ajay Mitchell delivered a new postseason career-best performance to power the Thunder to grab the Game 3 win against the Lakers.
Why Lakers’ LeBron James isn’t ‘angry or disappointed’ down 3-0 to the Thunder
History says the Los Angeles Lakers are done and dusted. No team in NBA history has ever climbed out of a 3-0 hole, and after a 131-108 shellacking at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, most of Hollywood is already looking toward the offseason. But don’t tell that to LeBron James. […] The post Why Lakers’ LeBron James isn’t ‘angry or disappointed’ down 3-0 to the Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.