NBA Rumors: Lakers, Rui Hachimura, Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Suns

Lakers Rumors: Open To Including Rui Hachimura In Trade Before Deadline?

Over the past couple of years, forward Rui Hachimura has grown into one of the most important players to the success of the Los Angeles Lakers. He has been the Lakers’ most consistent 3-point shooter and has improved greatly as both a rebounder and defender. A calf injury kept him down for some time and since his return, Hachimura has come off the bench. While initially it seemed as if this was possibly being done as the coaching staff managed h…

NBA Rumors: Lakers, Rui Hachimura, Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Suns

File photo Lakers The Lakers are clearly hunting for wing help, and Rui Hachimura’s name is in the mix. According to Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Los Angeles has made Hachimura and his $18.3 million expiring contract available as it surveys the trade market. Gabe Vincent ($11.5 million) and Maxi Kleber ($11 million) have also been floated in discussions, per Scotto. T…

Kings' DeRozan Discusses Trade Rumors, Desire To Contend

When DeMar DeRozan joined the Kings in the summer of 2024, the team was coming off 48- and 46-win seasons and was looking to take another step toward contention. Instead, the team endured a difficult 2024/25 season that included a head coaching change, a De’Aaron Fox trade, and a sub-.500 record. This season has been even worse, with Sacramento off to 12-35 start and not close to a playoff spot. While DeRozan isn’t pushing for a change of scener…