With NBA free agency fast approaching, Rui Hachimura is starting to draw interest outside the Los Angeles Lakers. If the Lakers lose him, they could already have a replacement in mind.<\/p>\n
According to NBA Insider Jake Fischer, the Brooklyn Nets and San Antonio Spurs are the teams that have registered interest in Hachimura.<\/p>\n
“Brooklyn keeps coming up as a likely suitor, too, for the Lakers’ Rui Hachimura, league sources say,” Fischer wrote<\/a>. “The Nets and Spurs are two teams we’ve heard have interest in adding Hachimura’s services.”<\/p>\n Hachimura is an elite shooter who was outstanding in the playoffs. Hachimura, who saw his offensive role reduced this past season, posted career numbers in the postseason with 17.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 39 minutes over 10 appearances. The 28-year-old forward knocked down 3.3 3-pointers and compiled shooting splits of 54.9\/56.9\/72.7. He scored in double-figures in all 10 appearances, topping the 20-point mark three times.<\/p>\n While the Lakers have previously said they want to retain most of their free agents, they may not be able to afford Hachimura. The Lakers have re-signed Austin Reaves<\/a> to a max contract that<\/a> will cost them $41.2 million this year, though he won’t officially be added until they make other moves.<\/p>\n As of right now, the Lakers have about $137 million committed to 11 players, including 2026 No. 24 pick Cameron Carr.<\/a> However, the Lakers do have quite a few potential moving parts, with Deandre Ayton<\/a> and Marcus Smart<\/a>‘s player options, along with Nick Smith Jr.,<\/a> having a team option. LeBron James<\/a>, Luke Kennard,<\/a> and\u00a0 Jaxon Hayes<\/a> are the Lakers’ other free agents<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hachimura is likely to get a raise this offseason. Hachimura, who earned $18.2 million this past season, is projected to receive offers between $20-$28 million this season.\u00a0 The Lakers can offer him $114.5 million over four years.<\/p>\n Hachimura has spent the past three+ years with the Lakers and still obviously fits alongside Luka Doncic and Reaves due to high efficiency and not making many mistakes. However, there remains concern about his defense, since Doncic or Reaves is elite on that end, and he is not a good rebounder.<\/p>\n Hachimura’s fit with the Nets may be better than with the Lakers, as he provides exactly what Brooklyn needs: low\u2011usage scoring, spacing, and size. With Randle in tow, Hachimura would figure to be the Nets’ 6th man unless they moved on from Michael Porter Jr.<\/a><\/p>\n The Brooklyn Nets should pursue Rui Hachimura in free agency.<\/p>\n Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus said Hachimura is “believed to be seeking a raise” and may leave the Los Angeles Lakers.<\/p>\n With cap space available, Brooklyn could be an ideal landing spot. pic.twitter.com\/56U6jM0Uj9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Nets Nation (@NetsNationCP) June 15, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nRui Hachimura Expected to Draw Interest from at least 2 Teams, Lakers Could Have Replacement in Mind.<\/h2>\n
How Would Hachimura Fit With the Teams<\/h3>\n
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