The San Antonio Spurs have emerged as a potential suitor for Lakers forward Rui Hachimura as they look to strengthen their roster around Victor Wembanyama. ESPN’s Bobby Marks believes Hachimura’s shooting and versatility make him an ideal fit for San Antonio’s frontcourt.
The San Antonio Spurs could emerge as a serious threat to the Los Angeles Lakers in the race for Rui Hachimura this summer.
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After reaching the NBA Finals, the Spurs are expected to be aggressive in improving their roster around franchise star Victor Wembanyama.
One player who has been linked to San Antonio is Lakers forward Hachimura, whose combination of size and shooting could address one of the team’s biggest needs.
According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, the Spurs have the financial flexibility to be active in free agency and could target a stretch forward capable of complementing Wembanyama.
“The Spurs have the flexibility to go out and do some free-agency shopping,” Marks said during ESPN’s NBA Today. “When you look at the playoffs, they need a combo big man who can complement Victor [Wembanyama]. When you look at a stretch 4, a player like Rui Hachimura from the Lakers, you pair him up with a big who can shoot. Regardless, the Spurs are set up really nicely for the future.”
Hachimura’s shooting could be valuable in San Antonio
One of Hachimura’s biggest strengths is his ability to knock down perimeter shots efficiently.
The Lakers forward enjoyed the best three-point shooting season of his NBA career, connecting on 44.3 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc during the regular season.
Hachimura averaged 3.3 made three-pointers per game while shooting 56.9 percent from deep in the playoffs, leading all qualified players in three-point percentage.
In 68 regular-season games, he averaged 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 51.4 percent from the field.
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