Rui Hachimura spent the last 3 1/2 seasons with the Lakers, but is reportedly headed to the Clippers.
Rui Hachimura won’t have far to travel to suit up for his new team.
Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, the LA Clippers and Hachimura have agreed to a two-year deal worth $28 million. Hachimura spent the last 3 1/2 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers and was a key part of their rotation in 2025-26, averaging 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game while shooting 51.4% overall and 44.3% on 3-pointers.
Hachimira and his agent Darren Matsubara of THE•TEAM came to an understanding with the Clippers early in free agency on finding a deal together. The sides waited for the Lakers to complete their offseason business to pursue a sign-and-trade, but the Lakers didn’t cooperate on an… https://t.co/3v2hzswKm6
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 6, 2026
The Clippers have a changed frontline for 2026-27 as they also reportedly traded star Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Gradey Dick and Brandon Ingram early in the offseason. Aside from that maneuver, forward/center John Collins reportedly reached a deal with the Detroit Pistons and forward Bogdan Bogdanović is headed to the Houston Rockets on a reported deal as well.
Across town, the Lakers have several changes to their roster as well. Walker Kessler has come aboard via a reported sign-and-trade with Utah, while center Deandre Ayton is reportedly headed to the Washington Wizards in a trade that brings back Jaden Hardy. Jaxson Hayes and Luke Kennard left on reported deals in free agency, while Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton are coming aboard via free agency.
The biggest change of all for the Lakers is LeBron James’ reported decision to not re-sign with the team this summer. His departure brought about much of the roster change on the frontline for the Lakers.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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