Lakers Free Agent Rumors: Rui Hachimura Signs With Clippers

Rui Hachimura, Clippers Agree To Two-Year, $28M Deal

Rui Hachimura has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, 28 million deal, reports ESPN's Shams Charania. The Clippers will use their mid-level exception to sign Hachimura, which leaves open the possibility of acquiring Peyton Watson via sign-and-trade. Hachimura earned 18.3 million last season and posted 17.5 points per game on 54.9 shooting, including 56.9 from three-point range, to go with 4.0 rebounds during the playoffs. Hachimura received interest from the San Antonio Spurs before they signed Tobias Harris. Hachimura had waited on a possible sign-and-trade involving the Lakers, but they ultimately didn't cooperate on a deal. According to Marc Stein, Hachimura prioritized remaining in Los Angeles and chose the Clippers over interest from the Brooklyn Nets and Dallas Mavericks.

Lakers Rumors: Warriors, Timberwolves Have ‘Pitched’ Rui Hachimura In Free Agency

Most of the Los Angeles Lakers’ free agents have found new homes already this offseason, but the one major remaining player still available on the open market is forward Rui Hachimura. The forward followed up a record-setting regular season with an even better playoff run for the Lakers and seemed set to cash in on []

Report: Clippers sign Rui Hachimura to 2-year, $28M deal

Free agent forward Rui Hachimura is jumping across town from the Lakers to the Clippers on a two-year, 28 million deal, ESPN reported Monday.Hachimur...

Clippers having ‘real conversations’ about trading Kawhi Leonard to former team

The Clippers need to figure out what they’re going to do with Kawhi Leonard. According to a report from NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Clippers have reportedly “had real conversations”...

Jaylen Brown trade rumors: Celtics talking to 8-10 teams, but star hasn’t asked out

Jaylen Brown hasn’t requested a trade from the Boston Celtics, but the team is still “strongly shopping” him right now, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania. The Celtics offered Brown to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier this offseason, but they ultimately accepted a better package from the Miami Heat. Many have wondered if []

What's next for Clippers? What Kawhi Leonard trade means for roster

The Los Angeles Clippers have officially moved on from Kawhi Leonard after seven seasons. Here's what the Clippers can do next.

Jaylen Brown has reportedly ‘grown frustrated’ with Celtics amid offseason rife with trade rumors

“It remains unclear if the Celtics are urgently attempting to trade Brown or simply listening to pitches from prospective suitors. The post Jaylen Brown has reportedly ‘grown frustrated’ with Celtics amid offseason rife with trade rumors appeared first on Boston.com.

News Analysis: LeBron James won't return to the Lakers. Now what?

A look at who might be returning to join Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who the Lakers might target during free agency and more.

NBA Draft 2026: Bulls Listening To Josh Giddey Offers

Josh Giddey has emerged as a major name in NBA trade rumors, with the Chicago Bulls reportedly listening to offers as the Charlotte Hornets surface as potential suitors.

NBA insider reported Celtics as ‘frontrunners’ to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo moments before Heat trade

News of a league-altering trade was broken late Monday night, when ESPN’s senior NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Milwaukee Bucks were sending superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat in return for a massive haul including Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucioni, and draft compensation. The blockbuster deal, which

Jaylen Brown vs. Brad Stevens' optionality + Donovan Mitchell gets paid in Cleveland

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine look into what led the Boston Celtics to trade away the Finals MVP Jaylen Brown.

News Analysis: LeBron James won't return to the Lakers. Now what?

A look at who might be returning to join Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who the Lakers might target during free agency and more.

Rui Hachimura reportedly jumping cross-town, signing two-year, $28 million deal with Clippers

Hachimura had stepped up for the Lakers in the playoffs but was the odd man out in their roster reshuffling.

LeBron James will leave the Lakers and hit the free agent market

LeBron James will be moving on from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, according to multiple reports. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report that James told the Lakers that he would be leaving the team and entering free agency. Other NBA insiders echoed that news. CNN has reached out to James’ representation for comment. []...Click to read more

Kawhi Trade Value Could Change Based on Aspiration Scandal

The NBA’s investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers possibly circumventing the salary cap via a no-show endorsement deal with Kawhi Leonard has officially become a basketball controversy. The Clippers and the Toronto Raptors announced this week their trade involving Leonard is on hold pending the outcome of the league probe. The possibility that Leonard’s contract will be