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Rui Hachimura spent the last 3 1\/2 seasons with the Lakers, but is reportedly headed to the Clippers.<\/p>\n
Rui Hachimura won\u2019t have far to travel to suit up for his new team.<\/p>\n
As first reported by ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania, the LA Clippers and Hachimura have agreed to a two-year deal worth $28 million. The Clippers and Hachimura made the deal official<\/a> on Monday, July 6.<\/p>\n Welcome to #ClipperNation<\/a>, Rui Hachimura \u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udc99 pic.twitter.com\/PJfTEfGVUJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 LA Clippers (@LAClippers) July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Hachimura spent the last 3 1\/2 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers and was a key part of their rotation in 2025-26, averaging 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds per game while shooting 51.4% overall and 44.3% on 3-pointers.<\/p>\n \u201cRui is an elite 3-point shooter and an efficient mid-range scorer who uses his size to exploit mismatches,\u201d Clippers basketball operations president Lawrence Frank said after the signing was completed Monday. \u201cHe will strengthen our frontcourt with his one-on-one defense and ability to space the floor. Rui is also a well-liked and respected teammate who continues to grow his game. We\u2019re excited to add him.\u201d<\/p>\n The Clippers have a changed frontline for 2026-27 as they also reportedly traded<\/a> star Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Gradey Dick and Brandon Ingram early in the offseason. Aside from that maneuver, forward\/center John Collins reportedly reached a deal<\/a> with the Detroit Pistons and forward Bogdan Bogdanovi\u0107 is headed to the Houston Rockets on a reported deal<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n Across town, the Lakers have several changes to their roster as well. Walker Kessler has come aboard via a reported sign-and-trade<\/a> with Utah, while center Deandre Ayton is reportedly headed<\/a> to the Washington Wizards in a trade that brings back Jaden Hardy. Jaxson Hayes and Luke Kennard left on reported deals in free agency, while Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton are coming aboard via free agency<\/a>.<\/p>\n The biggest change of all for the Lakers is LeBron James\u2019 reported decision to not re-sign<\/a> with the team this summer. His departure brought about much of the roster change on the frontline for the Lakers.<\/p>\n Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.<\/p>\n