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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 10

Rui Hachimura Reveals Decision on Declining Potential 7-Figure Payday Ahead of Lakers-Spurs NBA Cup Game

Ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, forward Rui Hachimura shared a near-miss story as if it were nothing. A moment that sounded like a joke at first turned into something far more revealing about pressure and impulse.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7

Lakers star Austin Reaves’ unreal no-look pass sets up Rui Hachimura jumper

Austin Reaves had an excellent highlight with Rui Hachimura during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. Reaves is going through the fifth season of his NBA career, all with the Lakers.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 5

Rui Hachimura Accomplishes Dream Of Making First Buzzer-Beater

Rui Hachimura has been one of the unsung heroes for the Los Angeles Lakers over the past couple of seasons, but he got his moment to shine against the Toronto Raptors.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 5

Austin Reaves Erupts Offensively, Rui Hachimura Hits Game-Winner Against Raptors

After a dispiriting showing against the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers embarked on a trip east for a three-game road trip. The Lakers kicked off the trip against the second-seed counterparts the Toronto Raptors.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / December 5

Raptors Film Room: Rui Hachimura hits game winner as Raptors clutch offense stagnates

The Raptors were in a fight for their lives versus the Los Angeles Lakers without Luka Doncic. Austin Reaves dominated. LeBron James and his streak ended.

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Rui Hachimura News / Yardbarker / December 4

Rui Hachimura wins it at the buzzer for Lakers over Raptors

Rui Hachimura wins it at the buzzer for Lakers in thriller over Raptors

The Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors put on a show on Thursday night in a game that went down to the final seconds.

Lakers beat Raptors at buzzer as LeBron James' double-digit scoring streak ends

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 3

NBA Notes: Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Lakers, Rui Hachimura, Suns

Domantas Sabonis is still a couple weeks away from returning from a partially torn meniscus, but the Kings are encouraged by his progress. He is traveling with the team on its three-game road swing, which ends next Tuesday in Indiana.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 2

Rui Hachimura reveals the reason behind his 0 point performance vs Phoenix Suns, JJ Redick should take note

The Los Angeles Lakers’ seven-game winning streak ended with a surprising 125-108 defeat to the Phoenix Suns. Despite fielding their full starting lineup with Luka Doncic leading the offense with 38 points, the Lakers couldn’t maintain their momentum.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 2

Rui Hachimura Stresses Need For Lakers To Keep Ball Moving After Only Getting 1 Shot In Loss To Suns

It was a rough night for Rui Hachimura and the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday as they were thoroughly outplayed by the Phoenix Suns. Hachimura and the rest of the roster was stifled by a Phoenix defense that never relented, forcing several turnovers and turning that into easy transition points.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Meets Rui Hachimura At Lakers Game

Since winning the 2025 World Series, several Los Angeles Dodgers players have attended sporting events throughout the city. That continued Monday night with Yoshinobu Yamamoto being on hand at Crypto.com Arena to watch the Los Angeles Lakers play the Phoenix Suns.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 2

Rui Hachimura Sends Message on Trust Issues After Scoreless Lakers-Suns Game

The Lakers’ current power trio of LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves can only do so much alone. When two of the three failed, the team faded.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / December 2

Lakers Player Ratings: LeBron And Hachimura Struggle Badly In Ugly Loss Against Suns

After seven straight wins, the Lakers finally ran into a game where almost nothing clicked in a 108-125 disaster class. The Suns played with more energy, more pace, and far more sharpness, and it showed in nearly every possession.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Bleacher Report / December 1

Watch: Hachimura and Fears got testy during a FT

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 30

Rui Hachimura Willing To Do Whatever Necessary To Help Lakers Win

Rui Hachimura and other role players on the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in an intriguing position. With Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves commanding the offense, the others have to fit in wherever they get in.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 30

Lakers' Rui Hachimura Gets Honest About Playing Against Ex-LA Teammate Anthony Davis

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura spent two-and-a-half years playing alongside former teammate Anthony Davis, but on Friday, they were on opposite teams.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / November 28

Rui Hachimura Gets Real On Role With Lakers: 'I’m Not Trying To Be A Superstar'

Rui Hachimura has been with the Los Angeles Lakers for nearly three years now, and he has certainly enjoyed his time with the team. Hachimura has established himself as an important piece for the Lakers, and he had a great response when asked about his role with the team on Friday.