Los Angeles Lakers are not expected to extend Rui Hachimura before training camp.
The Los Angeles Lakers are in no rush to make a long-term decision on Rui Hachimura.
Rui Hachimura
Rui Hachimura
Position: PF
Age: 27
Height: 206 cm
Weight: 104 kg
Birth place: Japan
The Japanese forward enters the final year of his contract and has been extension-eligible since July 6.
But according to Jovan Buha of Buha’s Block, the Lakers are unlikely to lock him up before training camp.
“With the current intel I have, I do not expect Rui to be extended by the Lakers in the next six weeks,” Buha reported.
“It’s certainly possible that something happens, but I would say most of what’s been out there is them wanting to keep the books clean and wanting to see whether he starts or whether he’s their sixth man and how the pieces fit this year,” he added.
Hachimura, originally drafted by the Washington Wizards, found new life in Los Angeles after being traded in 2023.
His improved 3-point shooting and versatility made him a key contributor, but questions remain about his ceiling.
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