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Rui Hachimura is flourishing at the FIBA level for his country Japan, giving great signs to the Los Angeles Clippers ahead of next season. Hachimura is preparing for the eighth season of his NBA career, his first with the Clippers.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27

Rui Hachimura’s huge FIBA World Cup performance will catch Clippers fans’ attention

The Los Angeles Clippers were one of the busier teams during the offseason, as they’ve turned the page on the Kawhi Leonard era and gone to a younger version of themselves.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 6

Lakers Fans Troll Rui Hachimura After First Look In Clippers Jersey: ‘Just Gross To Look At’

Rui Hachimura, who played for the Lakers until the 2025-26 season, joined the Clippers, who are their local rivals, in free agency this summer. The 28-year-old forward recently appeared at a Japanese event where he wore his new jersey.

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NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 5

Rui Hachimura Explains Decision To Leave Lakers For Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers underwent a roster overhaul this summer, parting with six of the 10 minutes per game leaders and replacing them with talent that is younger and, in their view, better fitting around Luka Doncic.

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The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Fadeaway World / August 4

Rui Hachimura Opens Up On Playing For Clippers After Leaving Lakers

Everyone knows that Los Angeles belongs to the Lakers, but the Clippers are working to change that. Over the years, thanks to owner Steve Ballmer, the franchise turned from a Western Conference afterthought to a notable competitor and regular playoff team.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 4

Rui Hachimura reveals why he left Lakers for crosstown rival Clippers

While the LA Clippers await the NBA and the investigation into Kawhi Leonard, the franchise was able to land a big piece early in free agency. Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura and the Clippers agreed on a two-year, $28 million deal that will keep the Japanese sharpshooter in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / July 15

Rui Hachimura Explains What Makes Him Happy About Leaving Lakers For Clippers

LeBron James was the Lakers‘ biggest loss this summer, but he wasn’t their only loss. In fact, following their second-round playoff loss to the Thunder in May, the Lakers set to work on a roster overhaul that featured the departure of several core players.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 16

Clippers Giving Rui Hachimura Something That Was Missing With Lakers: 'Makes Me Really Happy'

Long before his move across the city of Los Angeles, Rui Hachimura had spoken about how important confidence from a coaching staff was to his game. Even after helping the Lakers reach the Western Conference Finals in 2023, his role often fluctuated, leaving questions about where he truly fit in the team’s long-term plans.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 8

NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Clippers, Rui Hachimura, Wizards

The Trail Blazers suddenly have a very different-looking backcourt. After acquiring Ja Morant from the Grizzlies, Portland now has Morant, Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe all needing minutes.

NBA News / Stadium Rant / July 8

Rui Hachimura Clippers Signing Explained: Expectations vs Reality With Los Angeles

Rui Hachimura is coming off an incredible postseason showing, as the power forward averaged 17.5 points per game, while shooting 54.9% from the field and 56.9% from three on 5.8 three-point attempts per game.

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 7

'They Didn’t Want the Dirty Tree Money': Lakers Avoided Rui Hachimura Sign-and-Trade With Clippers, Says Analyst

The crosstown rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers gets a bizarre and highly skeptical layer after Rui Hachimura’s free agency.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / July 7

Lakers dropped the ball with one of Luka Doncic's preferred targets

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Rui Hachimura heads across Los Angeles as Clippers land former Lakers forward

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 7

Clippers Offered Lakers Minimal Cash In Sign-And-Trade For Rui Hachimura

The Los Angeles Lakers lost another key piece to last season’s team as forward Rui Hachimura agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. After nearly four years with the franchise, Hachimura will move on while still being able to remain in the city of Los Angeles.

NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / July 7

Clippers' Rui Hachimura Signing Doesn't End Their Peyton Watson Pursuit

The Los Angeles Clippers made their first external signing in free agency on Monday when they agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal with Rui Hachimura.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 6

Rui Hachimura Breaks Silence After Leaving Lakers for Clippers

After three and a half seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, veteran forward Rui Hachimura has officially left the team that traded for him in a deal with the Washington Wizards during the 2022-23 NBA season.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 6

Clippers Set to Target Peyton Watson After Landing Rui Hachimura as Lakers Show No Interest, Per Reports

The LA Lakers will start the 2026-27 season with their starting five of last season completely gutted. They have already lost LeBron James in free agency, Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards, and now forward Rui Hachimura to neighbors the LA Clippers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 6

Rui Hachimura Bids Farewell To Lakers Following Free Agency Departure

One of the better moves the Los Angeles Lakers made over the past few seasons was the acquisition of forward Rui Hachimura. Throughout his time with the franchise, Hachimura grew exponentially, becoming one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA and making Lakers and NBA history along the way.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / July 6

Report: Clippers sign Rui Hachimura to 2-year, $28M deal

Free agent forward Rui Hachimura is jumping across town from the Lakers to the Clippers on a two-year, $28 million deal, ESPN reported Monday. Hachimura has spent the past three-plus seasons in Los Angeles, averaging 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 68 games (41 starts) for the Lakers in 2025-26.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 6

Rui Hachimura headed to Clippers on two-year deal

The Clippers have found another piece for their post-Kawhi Leonard roster. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, free agent forward Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year, $28 million contract with the Clippers.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 6

Clippers Adding Rui Hachimura On Two-Year Deal

Free agent forward Rui Hachimura will sign a two-year, $28MM contract with the Clippers, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Hachimura and

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 6

Hachimura heads across L.A. as Clippers land former Lakers forward

Rui Hachimura heads across Los Angeles as Clippers land former Lakers forward

Hachimura isn't leaving Los Angeles; he's simply changing arenas for the next two seasons.

Kawhi Leonard slated to return to Raptors after blockbuster trade from Clippers

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NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 6

Rui Hachimura signs with Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura picked a good time to have a career year and stellar postseason as this summer marks the first time he reached unrestricted free agency.