Former Gonzaga Bulldogs star Rui Hachimura entered the NBA with plenty of eyes on him, a common theme for Consensus All-Americans and top-10 draft picks. He has carried a drastically different role in The Association,

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Hachimura will be on the floor Thursday for the Lakers in Washington. The veteran forward is having a somewhat up-and-down season for Los Angeles as he's struggled with his consistency, averaging 12.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 49.2 percent from the floor.

LeBron James had 24 points and 11 assists to help the visiting Los Angeles Lakers rout the Washington Wizards 134-96 on Thursday.

Playing without injured Anthony Davis, LeBron James has 24 points and 11 assists and six others score in double figures as the Lakers dominate from the outset in a 134-96 win.

In this latest trade proposal, Bitar constructs a deal that lands Hachimura back in the nation's capital. Washington Wizards Receive: Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Jalen Hood-Schifino ...

However, the Purple and Gold shrugged off the defeat with a dominant win over the Washington Wizards. The Lakers walked away with a 134-96 win where the likes of LeBron James, Shake Milton, and Rui Hachimura spearheaded the team's offense.

Hachimura is probable for Thursday's game against the Wizards due to left calf soreness, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

LeBron James powered the Lakers past the Wizards 134-96, as Bronny James scored a career-high five points, earning 'MVP' chants.

Lakers Top Performers LeBron James – 24 points, 3 rebounds, 11 assists Rui Hachimura – 22 points, 4 rebounds, 4 3PM Wizards Top Performers Jordan Poole -19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists Kyle Kuzma – 13 points,

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a matchup against the Washington Wizards, with their playoff positioning on the line. The Lakers (26-19) currently sit

(AP Photo/Raul Romero Jr.) Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, right, keeps the ball away from Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington during the first half on an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Raul Romero Jr ...