The Rally: “The three finalists for Hachimura, I’m told, were the Lakers as well as the Pacers and Suns.” NBA Insider @ShamsCharania reports on the Wizards trading Rui Hachimura to the Lakers for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks.
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards have made the trade sending Rui Hachimura to the Lakers official. In return they got Kendrick Nunn and three second round picks. More soon @NBCSWashington – 6:38 PM
The Wizards have made the trade sending Rui Hachimura to the Lakers official. In return they got Kendrick Nunn and three second round picks. More soon @NBCSWashington – 6:38 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
What the Lakers’ acquisition of Rui Hachimura means for Los Angeles’ offseason accounting, Washington’s plans for Kyle Kuzma, and how it may set the table for the rest of a quiet trade market to this point.
Quick @YahooSports story:
sports.yahoo.com/lakers-acquisi… – 6:33 PM
What the Lakers’ acquisition of Rui Hachimura means for Los Angeles’ offseason accounting, Washington’s plans for Kyle Kuzma, and how it may set the table for the rest of a quiet trade market to this point.
Quick @YahooSports story:
sports.yahoo.com/lakers-acquisi… – 6:33 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Lakers make the Rui Hachimura trade official: pic.twitter.com/AxPm5YXDrh – 6:27 PM
Lakers make the Rui Hachimura trade official: pic.twitter.com/AxPm5YXDrh – 6:27 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers’ Rob Pelinka in a statement on acquiring Rui Hachimura from Washington for Kendrick Nunn & three 2nd-round picks pic.twitter.com/171bpKagaE – 6:25 PM
Lakers’ Rob Pelinka in a statement on acquiring Rui Hachimura from Washington for Kendrick Nunn & three 2nd-round picks pic.twitter.com/171bpKagaE – 6:25 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
It’s official. Rui Hachimura joins the Los Angeles Lakers. Samurai arrives in California! #LakeShow #NBA pic.twitter.com/Mi8cipxPLm – 6:23 PM
It’s official. Rui Hachimura joins the Los Angeles Lakers. Samurai arrives in California! #LakeShow #NBA pic.twitter.com/Mi8cipxPLm – 6:23 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I’m guessing that the Wizards brought Kendrick Nunn into the traded player exception they had from the Montrezl Harrell deal last trade deadline.
If so, Washington created a new TPE for Rui Hachimura of $6,263,188. – 6:21 PM
I’m guessing that the Wizards brought Kendrick Nunn into the traded player exception they had from the Montrezl Harrell deal last trade deadline.
If so, Washington created a new TPE for Rui Hachimura of $6,263,188. – 6:21 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Lakers’ acquisition of Rui Hachimura is now official:
More NBA from me: https://t.co/LGN9cVpMwn pic.twitter.com/5fu14cc4Tv – 6:17 PM
The Lakers’ acquisition of Rui Hachimura is now official:
More NBA from me: https://t.co/LGN9cVpMwn pic.twitter.com/5fu14cc4Tv – 6:17 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers make Rui Hachimura trade official pic.twitter.com/dMzETxF3u9 – 6:16 PM
Lakers make Rui Hachimura trade official pic.twitter.com/dMzETxF3u9 – 6:16 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
My dude @Dan Woike has this in @latimessports: Analysis: Lakers’ acquisition of Rui Hachimura isn’t a blockbuster move, but it’s a sensible one latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 5:16 PM
My dude @Dan Woike has this in @latimessports: Analysis: Lakers’ acquisition of Rui Hachimura isn’t a blockbuster move, but it’s a sensible one latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 5:16 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Who won the Rui Hachimura trade? 🤔
Grades for the Lakers and Wizards are up now on @ESPNPlus
https://t.co/tbtP7UPP5F pic.twitter.com/BCCpYOheut – 4:04 PM
Who won the Rui Hachimura trade? 🤔
Grades for the Lakers and Wizards are up now on @ESPNPlus
https://t.co/tbtP7UPP5F pic.twitter.com/BCCpYOheut – 4:04 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
A look at the Rui Hachimura trade to the Lakers.
youtu.be/sgAOgFxH54c
via @YouTube – 3:53 PM
A look at the Rui Hachimura trade to the Lakers.
youtu.be/sgAOgFxH54c
via @YouTube – 3:53 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Hello NBA trade grade fans, we’re back in business with the Rui Hachimura deal (ESPN+). espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 3:31 PM
Hello NBA trade grade fans, we’re back in business with the Rui Hachimura deal (ESPN+). espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 3:31 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
According to multiple reports, the #Wizards are finalizing a deal sending Rui Hachimura to the #Lakers
🏀 @adaniels33 reacts to the trade #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/bJnHkXHSgC – 2:52 PM
According to multiple reports, the #Wizards are finalizing a deal sending Rui Hachimura to the #Lakers
🏀 @adaniels33 reacts to the trade #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/bJnHkXHSgC – 2:52 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Including Rui Hachimura here was absolutely, definitely, totally the impetus for the Lakers’ trade a couple hours later.
Who’s next?
10 potential Mavericks trade targets to help Luka Doncic before NBA deadline: dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:21 PM
Including Rui Hachimura here was absolutely, definitely, totally the impetus for the Lakers’ trade a couple hours later.
Who’s next?
10 potential Mavericks trade targets to help Luka Doncic before NBA deadline: dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:21 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
We have a trade!
For @spotrac I broke down the Lakers acquiring Rui Hachimura for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks:
-The Lakers on-court upgrade
-What happens to LA’s 2023 cap space
-Wizards clear a logjam and add some draft capital
Read more:
spotrac.com/spots/lakers-m… – 2:12 PM
We have a trade!
For @spotrac I broke down the Lakers acquiring Rui Hachimura for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks:
-The Lakers on-court upgrade
-What happens to LA’s 2023 cap space
-Wizards clear a logjam and add some draft capital
Read more:
spotrac.com/spots/lakers-m… – 2:12 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
One simple Rui Hachimura trade and I’m fiending for more slop. pic.twitter.com/T6UAltKWpJ – 2:07 PM
One simple Rui Hachimura trade and I’m fiending for more slop. pic.twitter.com/T6UAltKWpJ – 2:07 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Days after LeBron James lamented the Lakers’ lack of size, the front office makes a trade for Rui Hachimura, a former top-10 pick who saw his role sapped this season and had recently said he wanted to be somewhere where he is appreciated: ocregister.com/2023/01/23/lak… – 2:00 PM
Days after LeBron James lamented the Lakers’ lack of size, the front office makes a trade for Rui Hachimura, a former top-10 pick who saw his role sapped this season and had recently said he wanted to be somewhere where he is appreciated: ocregister.com/2023/01/23/lak… – 2:00 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Lakers trade for Wizards forward Rui Hachimura sportando.basketball/en/lakers-trad… – 1:38 PM
Lakers trade for Wizards forward Rui Hachimura sportando.basketball/en/lakers-trad… – 1:38 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
One of the reasons the Lakers traded for Russell Westbrook was the season he had in Washington. Instead of parting ways with Westbrook, the Lakers surrounded him with three of his former Wizards teammates — Rui Hachimura, Troy Brown Jr. and Thomas Bryant — off the bench. – 1:30 PM
One of the reasons the Lakers traded for Russell Westbrook was the season he had in Washington. Instead of parting ways with Westbrook, the Lakers surrounded him with three of his former Wizards teammates — Rui Hachimura, Troy Brown Jr. and Thomas Bryant — off the bench. – 1:30 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Early headline on the Wizards trading Rui Hachimura to the Lakers for Kendrick Nunn and three future second-round picks, in @TheAthletic:
theathletic.com/4118424/2023/0… – 1:29 PM
Early headline on the Wizards trading Rui Hachimura to the Lakers for Kendrick Nunn and three future second-round picks, in @TheAthletic:
theathletic.com/4118424/2023/0… – 1:29 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Working in LA’s favor (and Hachimura’s, too): W/ the Lakers, he doesn’t need to be “9th pick in the Draft” good. He needs to be “gave up 3 2nds good,” and then in theory “reasonable $ in an extension good.” Context is really important. Can come here and just play a role. BK – 1:28 PM
Working in LA’s favor (and Hachimura’s, too): W/ the Lakers, he doesn’t need to be “9th pick in the Draft” good. He needs to be “gave up 3 2nds good,” and then in theory “reasonable $ in an extension good.” Context is really important. Can come here and just play a role. BK – 1:28 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Story w/ @Ben Golliver on the Wizards trading Rui Hachimura to the Lakers for a package of second-round picks and Kendrick Nunn: washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/01… – 1:26 PM
Story w/ @Ben Golliver on the Wizards trading Rui Hachimura to the Lakers for a package of second-round picks and Kendrick Nunn: washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/01… – 1:26 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Story on the Wizards trading Rui Hachimura to the Lakers for multiple second-round picks & Kendrick Nunn: washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/01… – 1:26 PM
Story on the Wizards trading Rui Hachimura to the Lakers for multiple second-round picks & Kendrick Nunn: washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/01… – 1:26 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Rui Hachimura will be uniting forces with LeBron James at the Los Angeles Lakers 😯🔜 pic.twitter.com/vOmMuCKQ7F – 1:25 PM
Rui Hachimura will be uniting forces with LeBron James at the Los Angeles Lakers 😯🔜 pic.twitter.com/vOmMuCKQ7F – 1:25 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on the Lakers acquiring Wizards forward Rui Hachimura: tinyurl.com/5c58dxk8 – 1:22 PM
ESPN story on the Lakers acquiring Wizards forward Rui Hachimura: tinyurl.com/5c58dxk8 – 1:22 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Can confirm that Lakers have acquired Rui Hachimura from Wizards for Kendrick Nunn and 3 second round picks, sources said. Lakers need wing players with size, source said – 1:16 PM
Can confirm that Lakers have acquired Rui Hachimura from Wizards for Kendrick Nunn and 3 second round picks, sources said. Lakers need wing players with size, source said – 1:16 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Rui Hachimura has made 39.3% of his catch-and-shoot 3s since his 2nd year. By season:
2022-23: 36.6%
2021-22: 46.6%
2020-21: 34.1%
Streaky on a low volume of 2.6 per game (359 total shots), per @SecondSpectrum. But he’s solid and should get plenty of open looks with the Lakers. – 1:15 PM
Rui Hachimura has made 39.3% of his catch-and-shoot 3s since his 2nd year. By season:
2022-23: 36.6%
2021-22: 46.6%
2020-21: 34.1%
Streaky on a low volume of 2.6 per game (359 total shots), per @SecondSpectrum. But he’s solid and should get plenty of open looks with the Lakers. – 1:15 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Kyle Kuzma seeing Rui Hachimura get traded to LA pic.twitter.com/lg1CmxKF8P – 1:12 PM
Kyle Kuzma seeing Rui Hachimura get traded to LA pic.twitter.com/lg1CmxKF8P – 1:12 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Lakers got Rui Hachimura for a surprisingly low price, and that may mean Kyle Kuzma is off the table now. Truly weird stuff from the Wizards unless they’re convinced Kuz will re-sign, and he sounded pretty ready to test UFA last we heard… – 1:09 PM
Lakers got Rui Hachimura for a surprisingly low price, and that may mean Kyle Kuzma is off the table now. Truly weird stuff from the Wizards unless they’re convinced Kuz will re-sign, and he sounded pretty ready to test UFA last we heard… – 1:09 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Sources: Lakers are sending the 2023 Chicago second-rounder, their own 2029 second-rounder and the Wizards/Lakers less favorable second-rounder in 2028 in the Kendrick Nunn-for-Rui Hachimura trade. – 1:07 PM
Sources: Lakers are sending the 2023 Chicago second-rounder, their own 2029 second-rounder and the Wizards/Lakers less favorable second-rounder in 2028 in the Kendrick Nunn-for-Rui Hachimura trade. – 1:07 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Finalized deal: Rui Hachimura for Kendrick Nunn, 2023 second via Chicago, 2029 LA second and and less favorable of 2028 Washington/LA seconds, sources tell ESPN. – 1:07 PM
Finalized deal: Rui Hachimura for Kendrick Nunn, 2023 second via Chicago, 2029 LA second and and less favorable of 2028 Washington/LA seconds, sources tell ESPN. – 1:07 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Rui Hachimura’s cap hold (per spotrac) is around $18.8 million. If the Lakers plan to keep him long-term, they basically can’t create real cap space.
Plenty can change between now and July, but if the Lakers do operate above the cap, I’d expect Russell Westbrook back next year. – 1:06 PM
Rui Hachimura’s cap hold (per spotrac) is around $18.8 million. If the Lakers plan to keep him long-term, they basically can’t create real cap space.
Plenty can change between now and July, but if the Lakers do operate above the cap, I’d expect Russell Westbrook back next year. – 1:06 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Wizards “in final stages” to trade Hachimura to Lakers for Nunn, second-round picks nba.nbcsports.com/2023/01/23/rep… – 1:04 PM
Report: Wizards “in final stages” to trade Hachimura to Lakers for Nunn, second-round picks nba.nbcsports.com/2023/01/23/rep… – 1:04 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards save a little more than $1 million on the 2022-23 payroll swapping Rui Hachimura for Kendrick Nunn – 1:00 PM
Wizards save a little more than $1 million on the 2022-23 payroll swapping Rui Hachimura for Kendrick Nunn – 1:00 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
If the Lakers re-sign Hachimura that would significantly cut into their $30M cap space projection for this coming offseason.
Last week I wrote about why I think the Lakers should trade for role players now instead of taking the cap space route.
hoopshype.com/lists/why-the-… – 12:58 PM
If the Lakers re-sign Hachimura that would significantly cut into their $30M cap space projection for this coming offseason.
Last week I wrote about why I think the Lakers should trade for role players now instead of taking the cap space route.
hoopshype.com/lists/why-the-… – 12:58 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
If anybody needs me, I’ll be in the corner quietly looking up 2020-21 two-man lineup data for Russell Westbrook and Rui Hachimura. AK – 12:54 PM
If anybody needs me, I’ll be in the corner quietly looking up 2020-21 two-man lineup data for Russell Westbrook and Rui Hachimura. AK – 12:54 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The Los Angeles Lakers will add Rui Hachimura #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 12:50 PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will add Rui Hachimura #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 12:50 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Rui Hachimura trade: Lakers close to acquiring Wizards forward for Kendrick Nunn, multiple picks, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/rui-h… – 12:49 PM
Rui Hachimura trade: Lakers close to acquiring Wizards forward for Kendrick Nunn, multiple picks, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/rui-h… – 12:49 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Wizards’ increasing determination to trade Rui Hachimura, who is now headed to the Lakers, is a reflection of their increasing confidence in being able to re-sign Kyle Kuzma this summer, league sources.
More to come here: marcstein.Substack.com – 12:46 PM
The Wizards’ increasing determination to trade Rui Hachimura, who is now headed to the Lakers, is a reflection of their increasing confidence in being able to re-sign Kyle Kuzma this summer, league sources.
More to come here: marcstein.Substack.com – 12:46 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
In the latest installment of second round picks are meaningless, the Lakers just traded three of them for Rui Hachimura. – 12:45 PM
In the latest installment of second round picks are meaningless, the Lakers just traded three of them for Rui Hachimura. – 12:45 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Hachimura and the Wizards were unable to agree on a rookie extension prior to the season and trade became more likely as Kyle Kuzma solidified himself as a priority to sign to a long-term deal in the Wizards front court. – 12:44 PM
Hachimura and the Wizards were unable to agree on a rookie extension prior to the season and trade became more likely as Kyle Kuzma solidified himself as a priority to sign to a long-term deal in the Wizards front court. – 12:44 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
As of Friday, the Lakers offered Kendrick Nunn and two second-round picks to Washington for Rui Hachimura, sources said. Wizards were holding out for first-round value for their former lottery selection. A third second-rounder gets it done on Monday. – 12:43 PM
As of Friday, the Lakers offered Kendrick Nunn and two second-round picks to Washington for Rui Hachimura, sources said. Wizards were holding out for first-round value for their former lottery selection. A third second-rounder gets it done on Monday. – 12:43 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Confirming reports that the Wizards are in the late stages of trade talks to send Rui Hachimura to the Lakers. A proposal discussed involved three second-round picks. – 12:42 PM
Confirming reports that the Wizards are in the late stages of trade talks to send Rui Hachimura to the Lakers. A proposal discussed involved three second-round picks. – 12:42 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Rui Hachimura would reunite with Russell Westbrook as well as Thomas Bryant and Troy Brown Jr. on the Lakers – 12:41 PM
Rui Hachimura would reunite with Russell Westbrook as well as Thomas Bryant and Troy Brown Jr. on the Lakers – 12:41 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Washington Wizards are in serious talks to trade forward Rui Hachimura to the Los Angeles Lakers for guard Kendrick Nunn and multiple second-round picks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 12:37 PM
The Washington Wizards are in serious talks to trade forward Rui Hachimura to the Los Angeles Lakers for guard Kendrick Nunn and multiple second-round picks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 12:37 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources with @Ramona Shelburne: The Wizards are in advanced talks on a trade to send forward Rui Hachimura to the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/fdyrE9hlTf – 12:37 PM
ESPN Sources with @Ramona Shelburne: The Wizards are in advanced talks on a trade to send forward Rui Hachimura to the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/fdyrE9hlTf – 12:37 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Rui Hachimura did not practice with the Wizards today due to an excused personal absence, Wes Unseld Jr. said. – 12:37 PM
Rui Hachimura did not practice with the Wizards today due to an excused personal absence, Wes Unseld Jr. said. – 12:37 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Wes Unseld, Jr., says Rui Hachimura was excused from practice today for personal reasons. No reason to doubt that, but personal reasons can cover a lot of things, of course. – 12:31 PM
Wes Unseld, Jr., says Rui Hachimura was excused from practice today for personal reasons. No reason to doubt that, but personal reasons can cover a lot of things, of course. – 12:31 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Rui Hachimura missed today’s Wizards practice due to personal reasons, per Wes Unseld Jr. – 12:31 PM
Rui Hachimura missed today’s Wizards practice due to personal reasons, per Wes Unseld Jr. – 12:31 PM
Candace Buckner @CandaceDBuckner
ICYMI … this doozy from @Ava Wallace on Rui Hachimura and his comments about his future:
“I just want to be somewhere that trusts, believes in me. Just I can be myself — that’s my goal.” washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/01… – 12:21 PM
ICYMI … this doozy from @Ava Wallace on Rui Hachimura and his comments about his future:
“I just want to be somewhere that trusts, believes in me. Just I can be myself — that’s my goal.” washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/01… – 12:21 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
I haven’t sold my Rui Hachimura stock and if you’re selling I’m buying – 9:45 AM
I haven’t sold my Rui Hachimura stock and if you’re selling I’m buying – 9:45 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Sources: The Knicks expressed interest in trading for Bucks guard Grayson Allen.
Details on trade talks involving Cam Reddish, Bojan Bogdanovic, Jakob Poeltl, Rui Hachimura, Naz Reid, Doug McDermott, Josh Richardson, Serge Ibaka, and more on @Jorge Sierra. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumo… – 9:31 AM
Sources: The Knicks expressed interest in trading for Bucks guard Grayson Allen.
Details on trade talks involving Cam Reddish, Bojan Bogdanovic, Jakob Poeltl, Rui Hachimura, Naz Reid, Doug McDermott, Josh Richardson, Serge Ibaka, and more on @Jorge Sierra. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumo… – 9:31 AM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Rui Hachimura is certainly a name to keep an eye on as the NBA trade deadline approaches.
After arguably his best game of the season last night, Hachimura discussed his uncertain future in Washington and danced around whether he wants to be traded: basketballnews.com/stories/wizard… – 8:22 PM
Rui Hachimura is certainly a name to keep an eye on as the NBA trade deadline approaches.
After arguably his best game of the season last night, Hachimura discussed his uncertain future in Washington and danced around whether he wants to be traded: basketballnews.com/stories/wizard… – 8:22 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Hachimura on trade rumors: “I just want to be somewhere that wants me” nba.nbcsports.com/2023/01/22/hac… – 7:40 PM
Hachimura on trade rumors: “I just want to be somewhere that wants me” nba.nbcsports.com/2023/01/22/hac… – 7:40 PM
More on this storyline
Jovan Buha: Rui Hachimura is officially a Laker: pic.twitter.com/SKjN4rSOOK -via Twitter @jovanbuha / January 23, 2023
Magic Johnson: I like the Lakers trade for Rui Hachimura. He’s long, athletic, and smart but has to get more aggressive on both ends of the court. -via Twitter @MagicJohnson / January 23, 2023
Ava Wallace: Important for the Wizards that they didn’t take on any additional future salary in the Hachimura deal (which they wouldn’t have wanted to), because Hachimura was just one item on the to-do list. -via Twitter @avarwallace / January 23, 2023
