Lakers trade

Johnson said that Hachimura is going to "really help the Lakers on both ends of the court," adding that his length and size will make a difference ...

[The Sporting News' Gilbert McGregor](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-trade-grades-rui-hachimura-lakers-wizards/wvflxedac9hhe6c7agdjntao) gave the Lakers a B grade for the trade. LeBron will get Hachimura the highest-quality looks that he has ever had in his career. [TSN's Steph Noh](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/rui-hachimura-lakers-fit-lebron-james-anthony-davis/al4h5fjaftodmkpxux0ycgmo) took a closer look at how Hachimura fits specifically with LeBron James. Hachimura wasn't getting a ton of those open looks with the Wizards. He’s averaging 13 points and his length and size will help us on the defensive end!— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) Hachimura appeared in 30 games with the Wizards this season, posting averages of 13.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.4 steals on 48.8 percent shooting from the field.

Los Angeles sent 3 second-rounders, Kendrick Nunn to the Washington Wizards in exchange for the 6-foot-8 wing.

If Pelinka is serious about rebooting the Lakers on the fly, Westbrook is still the most likely candidate to head for the exits. The Lakers have spent the offseason rehabilitating his stock, but he is what he is at this point. Ultimately, the Hachimura move should be just the start for a Lakers squad that’s been poorly constructed around James and Davis. Hachimura’s 33 percent shooting off the catch from distance is ugly, but the Warriors are relying on him returning to his 2022 form when [he drained catch-and-shoot triples at a 47 percent clip](https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1629060/shots-dash). The 6-foot-8 wing has a 1-to-1 assist-turnover ratio, but his spot-up touch from beyond the arc will be put to good use on a Lakers squad that ranks Instead, the Lakers tinkered around the perforated edges by sending Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks for a Washington wing who’ll be a restricted free agent this summer.

The Washington Wizards considered a much different deal involving Rui Hachimura before agreeing to a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers.

[Marc Stein](https://marcstein.substack.com/p/latest-nba-trade-winds) reported last Saturday the Bucks and Miami Heat were still in the hunt. Windhorst added Phoenix "may have to lower their standard" because it had balked at the offers it received for Crowder in straight-up trades and preferred three-team swaps. Hachimura would've landed in Phoenix, with Jae Crowder going to the Bucks.

As the NBA's Feb. 9 trade dealing gets closer, DallasBasketball.com keeps you up to date on all the rumors, reports and speculation involving the Dallas ...

The latest was from [Marc Stein](https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/trade-rumors-dallas-mavs-tim-hardaway-jr-cleveland-cavaliers), who confirmed Fedor’s report and offered an idea of what a potential Mavs-Cavs trade could look like. [Zach LaVine](https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/.amp/news/trade-rumors-dallas-mavs-zach-lavine-chicago-bulls-clevland-cavaliers) is now eligible to be traded. The first was a report from [Dallas Mavericks](https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/.amp/news/dallas-mavs-chicago-bulls-zach-lavine-trade-rumors-luka-doncic-jason-kidd-jalen-brunson), who desperately want to get superstar Luka Doncic more help as they try to build a championship-contending roster around him. to the Cavs. However, this all could just be posturing and a leverage attempt in talks the Mavs have had with other teams involving Hardaway. The Dallas Mavericks have been connected to the Cavs recently in trade rumors regarding Tim Hardaway Jr. We'll see if the Mavs' front office can pull off a big trade in the coming days and weeks to satisfy what its superstar desires. a confrontation that caused the two to eventually be broken up by security. [multiple reports](https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1617577200869597187?s=46&t=oFzYWbksOhC87vqKZLU11g), the Los Angeles Lakers are in the final stages of adding Hachimura via trade from the Wizards. If the Western Conference wasn't such a mess this season, the Mavs would be in bigger trouble than they are. The deal is expected to be completed later on Monday.

The Lakers still want to acquire Bojan Bogdanovic, but they're steadfast in their refusal to give up an unprotected first-round draft pick.

“The Lakers’ preference is to only give up a lottery-protected first for the 34-year-old Bogdanović, though that could change when up against the trade-deadline clock.” The Pistons want an unprotected first-round pick, while the Lakers only want to give up one with some sort of lottery protection. It still needs more 3-point shooting to space the floor for LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook, and Bogdanovic would fit the bill if the price is right.

After acquiring Rui Hachimura from the Wizards, the Lakers aren't done trying to improve their roster.

Detroit's Bojan Bogdanovic continues to be the name most often tied to the Lakers in league circles, but the Pistons are looking for an unprotected ...

-via [HoopsHype](https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumors-russell-westbrook-og-anunoby-cam-reddish-kyle-kuzma-rui-hachimura-more/)/ January 23, 2023 [@Jorge Sierra](https://twitter.com/hoopshype). Sports](https://sports.yahoo.com/lakers-acquisition-of-rui-hachimura-could-limit-free-agent-flexibility-231717513.html)/ January 23, 2023 [Despite numerous inquiries on Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks, rival executives have been met with a consistent stance from Detroit: It’s going to take overwhelming offers to move either player.](https://hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rumors-russell-westbrook-og-anunoby-cam-reddish-kyle-kuzma-rui-hachimura-more/)Bogdanovic, who’s averaging a career-high 21.3 points, could force a desperate playoff team looking to get over the hump to offer a lightly protected first-round pick and a good young player. [6:40 PM](https://twitter.com/omarisankofa/status/1617668513203884034) [Michael Scotto](https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto)@ [MikeAScotto](https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto) He’s in another one of those zones, but the Pistons are down by 25. The Lakers’ preference is to only give up a lottery-protected first for the 34-year-old Bogdanovic, though that could change when up against the trade-deadline clock.

The Los Angeles Lakers are penciling Rui Hachimura into their plans for the 2023-24 NBA season and beyond, according to The Athletic's.

If this is the only marquee transaction the Lakers execute between now and the Feb. The same goes for if Hachimura leaves in the offseason, thus nullifying any long-term gains for L.A. Hachimura didn't hit the heights the Wizards were expecting after they selected him ninth overall in the 2019 NBA draft. Los Angeles didn't pay a steep price, so the trade was almost too good to pass up. [42.0 percent](https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1629060/shots-dash) on wide open three-pointers and [45.5 percent](https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1629060/shooting) from the left corner. [acquired](https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/los-angeles-lakers-acquire-rui-hachimura-1-23-23) Hachimura from the Washington Wizards on Monday, sending Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks out as part of the deal.

Amid earlier rumors that Russell Westbrook would likely be staying put with the Lakers, a new report says negotiations with the Spurs for the nine-time ...

Hachimura was discussed in trades over the last week, and after his recent comments about wanting to be in a situation where his skill set is valued, it sparked further discussions. [Click Here.](https://www.si.com/nba/spurs/) Follow Inside the Spurs on Richardson's name has also been mentioned in conjunction with a supposed deal. [Rui Hachimura](https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/dallas-mavs-washington-wizards-rui-hachimura-los-angeles-lakers-not-among-trade-finalists), who was ultimately [moved from the Washington Wizards to the Lakers](https://nbaanalysis.net/2023/01/23/nba-trade-rumors-los-angeles-lakers-washington-wizards-rui-hachimura-news/) on Monday. [according to a San Antonio-based report](https://www.spurstalk.com/latest-spurs-insider-intel-jakob-poeltl-trade-offers/) are still talking with the San Antonio Spurs on a potential deal.

Yesterday, the Washington Wizards traded forward Rui Hachimura to the Los Angeles Lakers for Kendrick Nunn and second-round draft picks in 2023, 2028, ...

[CLICK HERE](https://www.si.com/nba/pacers/news/report-goga-bitadze-most-likely-indiana-pacers-big-man-trade-season) [.](https://www.si.com/nba/pacers/news/indiana-pacers-have-several-players-in-for-workouts-this-past-weekend-led-by-tyrese-haliburton) The Pacers have surplus draft picks in the coming seasons and theoretically could have matched the Lakers trade offer, but it's understandable why they didn't given that it's a potentially wonky fit. Expect the blue and gold to be mentioned in many trade reports in the coming weeks due to their salary cap situation and better than expected record. [CLICK HERE](https://www.si.com/nba/pacers/news/tyrese-haliburton-hopes-to-return-from-injury-early-february-for-indiana-pacers) [.](https://www.si.com/nba/pacers/news/indiana-pacers-have-several-players-in-for-workouts-this-past-weekend-led-by-tyrese-haliburton) But the Pacers were not included in this Hachimura deal, even with [reports suggesting that Indiana is in the market](https://sports.yahoo.com/pacers-accelerated-timeline-might-have-them-looking-to-improve-at-trade-deadline-154008975.html) for a power forward. The forward's potential and decent play give him some value, but it's understandable why Hachimura was unable to fetch a first round pick in return despite his status as a former top-10 pick and demand reportedly existing from multiple teams. That said, the now-Lakers forward is still young and developing and could improve in the coming seasons. "So this is a deal that was in the makings for a while." But despite being a finalist, Indiana did not land the 24-year old. The NBA trade deadline is February 9, which is just over two weeks away. Thus, they had less room for Hachimura in their rotation — the 24-year old is averaging 24.3 minutes per game this year, down from his career average of 27.8. Yesterday, the Washington Wizards traded forward Rui Hachimura to the Los Angeles Lakers for Kendrick Nunn and second-round draft picks in 2023, 2028, and 2029.

The Lakers are reportedly in the market for more wing depth even after trading for Rui Hachimura.

Bogdanovic has consistently been a name connected with Lakers, and they have the goods to make a deal with Detroit with one of those two first-round picks to which they are tightly clinging. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAL/los-angeles-lakers/) got a jump on trade season by moving for [Rui Hachimura](/nba/players/2268082/rui-hachimura/) on Monday and, sending [Kendrick Nunn](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/players/2104256/kendrick-nunn/) and three second-round picks (2023, 2028 and 2029) back to the [Wizards](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/WAS/washington-wizards/). But the Lakers are willing to consider adding more assets to get a better player, depending on Davis' recovery and the state of the market as the deadline nears.

Rui Hachimura wants Wizards to know just how much he appreciated his time in Washington after being traded to the Lakers.

Wizards fans might’ve been most appreciative of how Hachimura ended his time in Washington on the court. On Monday, the Wizards [traded Hachimura](https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-lakers-on-verge-of-rui-hachimura-trade-with-wizards) to the Lakers in exchange for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round draft picks. The forward made a career-high 44.7% of his three-point attempts last season. 9 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. This was the perfect place for me to start my career and I will never forget the people or the city.” “And a very special thank you to Ted Leonsis and Tommy Sheppard for being more than a great owner and GM to me.

After acquiring Rui Hachimura on Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers may not be done making...

The Lakers are currently 12th in the Western Conference with a 22-25 record. [said](https://www.si.com/nba/2022/10/19/lebron-james-says-lakers-arent-constructed-of-great-shooting) coming into the season that this Lakers roster wasn't "constructed of great shooting." They are only two games behind the Los Angeles Clippers for the No. They appear to be all-in on trying to secure the No. Acquiring Bogdanović would greatly help fulfill the Lakers' need for three-point shooting. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on the Jan.

The Lakers' acquisition of Rui Hachimura not just kicked off trade season in the NBA, it also will impact what the team will do in the coming weeks before ...

With Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook still tradeable contracts and their first round picks available, there’s a possibility of a deal there, [even if the Lakers and Charlotte haven’t been linked](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2022/12/5/23495477/nba-trade-rumors-lakers-terry-rozier-three-team-donovan-mitchell-deal) in discussions in some time. One last noteworthy nugget that isn’t specifically linked to the Lakers but would be something worth noting is the situation in Charlotte. And for a Lakers team that has sported a number of 3- and 4-guard lineups, having someone taller than 6’4” on the wing is needed. However, in Pincus’ same article, Rui and his camp will head into free agency expecting that to be a realistic starting point for his next contract (emphasis mine). Let the remainder of his season in Los Angeles play out before getting worried about free agency and contract negotiations. There’s also another reason not to make the deal, and for the Lakers, it might be the more powerful argument. He’ll be a restricted free agent, taking up $18.8 million of the team’s potential cap space unsigned. The Lakers’ trade for Hachimura addressed a dire need for size on the wing that the roster has long had and only came at the cost of decluttering their crowdy backcourt, an added bonus. Nunn was one of only two contracts, along with Lonnie Walker IV, that could have been sent out in a one-for-one trade for Reddish. The soon-to-be 25-year-old Hachimura has the size (6 foot 8, 230 pounds), length (7-foot-2 wingspan) and athleticism that the Lakers desperately need in the frontcourt. Given Rui’s skill set, a front court of LeBron, Hachimura and Anthony Davis allows the latter to continue to play center without sacrificing spacing, a luxury this team hasn’t had. It’s a move that will have a ripple effect both across the league as it could signal the unofficial start of trade season as well as within the Lakers.