{"id":195285,"date":"2026-05-13T07:00:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T11:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=195285"},"modified":"2026-05-23T18:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T22:30:15","slug":"rui-hachimura-lakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2026\/05\/13\/rui-hachimura-lakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Rui Hachimura Boasts Solid Case to Stay With Lakers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite his <\/span>absence from a pivotal possession<\/span><\/a> in the Los Angeles Lakers\u2019 Game 4 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, there\u2019s no denying the impact <\/span>Rui Hachimura<\/span><\/a> made this season. From displaying his three-level scoring despite a change in roles, to holding the <\/span>best 3-point percentage<\/span><\/a> in NBA playoff history<\/span> (51.6%), a wing whose future was once uncertain may now be crystal clear.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rui Hachimura Boasts Solid Case to Stay With Lakers<\/h2>\n

Hachimura is one of a handful of <\/span>Lakers <\/span>set to enter free agency<\/span><\/a> this summer. Aside from the big names in <\/span>LeBron James<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Austin Reaves<\/span><\/a>, fans will also await the decisions of <\/span>Deandre Ayton<\/span><\/a> (player option), <\/span>Marcus Smart<\/span><\/a> (player option), <\/span>Luke Kennard<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Jaxson Hayes<\/span><\/a>, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recent comments from president\/GM Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick seem to affirm Hachimura\u2019s standing within the organization. His fit, growth and recent playoff rise only add to his case.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rui Hachimura 2026 postseason 3-pt shooting <\/p>\n

\u2022 33\/58 3FG (56.9%)
\u2022 5.8 attempts per game
\u2022 Highest 3-point percentage in a single postseason in Lakers history (min. 50 attempts) pic.twitter.com\/JK3aOrdeXG<\/a><\/p>\n

— Basketball Performances (@NBAPerformances) May 12, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n