“This is home for me,” Rui Hachimura said. “LA was my home before I got traded here. It's a crazy story.” Rui’s California dreams are something people close to him still joke about today ...

The Lakers are 16-7 since Hachimura became a starter in their Feb. 3 road win against the Knicks, and he has averaged 15.7 points on 58.4% shooting (45.3% from 3-point range) during that stretch.

Lakers expect Rui Hachimura, ... the Lakers will play the Washington Wizards on Thursday and the New York Knicks on Saturday before returning to Southern California for a matchup against the ...

When the Lakers resigned forward Rui Hachimura, ... He was born and raised in the Los Angeles area, covering all Southern California sports in his career. Follow @Levine1445. Schedule.

Lakers standout Rui Hachimura grew up in Japan playing baseball, ... He is a native of Southern California and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.

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Feb 8, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) reacts after dunking for the basket against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena.

Feb 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) dribbles the ball on Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) during the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena.

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