Rui Hachimura

Rui Hachimura

PF - LAL
Height: 6-8
Weight: 230 lbs
Age: 27
College: Gonzaga
Los Angeles Lakers

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NBC SportsRui Hachimura accounted for 24 points (8-of-13 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 33 minutes in Saturday's win over the Pacers.

While it's unknown what the Lakers' starting lineup will be once Luka Doncic makes his debut, many expect Hachimura to head to the bench. Dorian Finney-Smith (seven points, three rebounds, six assists, one block, and one 3-pointer in 34 minutes) may not have Rui's offensive ceiling, but his defense and 3-point shooting likely give him the edge. Moving to the bench would cut into Hachimura's value, but it may free him up some offensively, as that's unlikely to be the case if he's on the court with Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves to begin games.

Source: NBC Sports
Saturday, Feb 8, 2025

NBC SportsAustin Reaves, Gabe Vincent, Dorian Finney-Smith, Rui Hachimura, and Jaxson Hayes will start Saturday's game against the Pacers.

In addition to Luka Doncic not being ready to make his Lakers debut (that may happen on Monday), LeBron James (ankle) is not available. Vincent moves into the starting lineup, which boosts his fantasy value. Given the high-profile absences, he's worth streaming in deep leagues. The other four starters are unchanged.

Source: NBC Sports
Saturday, Feb 8, 2025

NBC SportsLeBron James (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Pacers.

James was initially questionable for Saturday's game but downgraded to doubtful late Friday evening. He's been ruled out, so neither he nor Luka Doncic will be available. Rui Hachimura will benefit the most, especially if Austin Reaves also sits, while Gabe Vincent will likely move into the starting lineup.

Source: NBC Sports
Saturday, Feb 8, 2025

NBC SportsLeBron James (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful to play against the Pacers on Saturday.

James was initially listed as questionable to play in this game, but he is now expected to miss just his third game of the season and his first since December. Luka Doncic has already been ruled out, and Austin Reaves is questionable as well. They may be incredibly shorthanded, so players like Gabe Vincent, Shake Milton and Rui Hachimura will have to step up as scorers.

Source: NBC Sports
Friday, Feb 7, 2025

NBC SportsLeBron James (ankle) and Austin Reaves (elbow) are questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Pacers.

The Lakers will be without Luka Doncic for at least one more game, which means the Lakers could be wildly shorthanded if Bron or Reaves are ruled out. A committee approach would likely be used to fill in for the pair, with guys like Gabe Vicent, Dorian Finney-Smith, Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbilt picking up the slack.

Source: NBC Sports
Friday, Feb 7, 2025


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