The Los Angeles Lakers have recently traded for Rui Hachimura in a trade where they sent out Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks. There is no doubt that this was a good move for the team, as Hachimura’s two-way play will likely help them improve their frontcourt.
A recent report from Jovan Buha of The Athletic revealed that the Los Angeles Lakers intend to start Rui Hachimura in the future. It is clear that the team values what he brings to the table, and his multi-positional defense makes him a great fit for Darvin Ham’s defense-first philosophy.
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. His ability to play either forward spot helps balance the roster’s positional structure. It’s unclear if Hachimura will start on Day 1, but the expectation is that he will start next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis once the rotation settles, multiple team sources told The Athletic.
It remains to be seen how well Rui Hachimura fits on the Los Angeles Lakers. It is clear that the team is high on him, and it has already been reported that they intend to re-sign him in free agency. Hopefully, we will see them thrive going forward, and Hachimura will definitely help them in their quest for the playoffs.
The Los Angeles Lakers Could Still Make Other Moves
The Los Angeles Lakers are likely exploring any moves that will improve the team as of right now. In fact, a recent report revealed that they are one of the teams in the running for Bojan Bogdanovic.
The Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks are among the teams registering interest in Detroit’s Bojan Bogdanović, league sources say. The Pistons have maintained that they prefer to keep Bogdanović moving forward, but as The Athletic’s James Edwards III reported, the franchise is open to conversations, and it’s believed an unprotected first-round pick can pry Bogdanović out of Detroit.
As of right now, Bojan Bogdanovic is averaging 21.3 PPG, 3.6 RPG, and 2.8 APG for the Detroit Pistons. He would definitely be a good addition to the Los Angeles Lakers since he is elite at 3PT shooting and has an amazing off-ball game.
Hopefully, we will see the Los Angeles Lakers make another move prior to the trade deadline. They still have a realistic chance to finish as a top team in the West, and we’ll see what happens in the future.
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