Rui Hachimura on Lakers Exit, Clippers Deal; Sexton Set for Debut

Collin Sexton makes Lakers debut as Rui Hachimura returns with Clippers

Sexton, who signed a two-year contract during the offseason, had been dealing with a deep calf muscle strain in his right leg that held him out of all five preseason games.

Rui Hachimura looking forward to playing on other side of Lakers-Clippers rivalry

Rui Hachimura is now in his fifth NBA season in Los Angeles but returns to Crypto.com Arena wearing a different uniform.He spent the past three-plus seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers before signing with the L.A. Clippers as a free agent during the offseason. The Lakers and Clippers play Friday night."I'm looking forward to it," … The post Rui Hachimura looking forward to playing on other side of Lakers-Clippers rivalry appeared first on khbrks…

Rui Hachimura on Lakers Exit, Clippers Deal; Sexton Set for Debut

Rui Hachimura says he wanted to stay with the Lakers, but the team chose not to re-sign him; he joined the Clippers on a two-year deal and says he’s happy with his new team. Meanwhile, rookie Keaton Wagler made a strong debut for the Clippers, and guards Collin Sexton and Malik Monk are nearing their season debuts.

Pacific Notes: Hachimura, Wagler, Sexton, Lakers, Monk

Rui Hachimura wanted to stay with the Lakers in free agency this summer, but they told him they didn’t want to re-sign him, according to Janis Carr of The Orange County Register. Instead, the Japanese forward signed a two-year, $28MM deal with the crosstown rival Clippers. Still, Hachimura has nothing but good things to say […]