Yesterday, Hachimura took on that role, but with 12,2 points and less than ten shots per game, he does not seem to be the X Factor that they need. Although, given his percentages against the iron (49% in field goals, 42,5% in triples), he could well try it more often.

Rui Hachimura scored 23 points, and Anthony Davis added 22 points and 11 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a 12-point halftime deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 117-108 on Wednesday night,

Dan Woike: ‘I spoke to a Lakers source about this where I was talking about a trade that involves Rui Hachimura going out in the trade and they’re like, ‘I don’t know, Rui’s pretty good!

Rui Hachimura's name has been floated in trade rumors given his favorable contract ($17 million per year over the next two seasons) and upside as a soon-to-be 27-year-old who's in the middle of ...

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