Lakers face uncertainty over Rui Hachimura free agency status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers may lose another key player, Rui Hachimura, who remains unsigned as free agency progresses. With LeBron James also testing the open market, insiders suggest Hachimura's exit is increasingly likely. The Lakers are reportedly focused on reshaping their roster around Luka Dončić while also considering Jonathan Kuminga as a potential addition. Hachimura, who had a strong playoff performance, is in discussions with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors. The Lakers' financial constraints limit their ability to retain him, as he previously earned $18.3 million.
- •Rui Hachimura remains unsigned, with reports suggesting he may leave the Lakers.
- •Hachimura averaged 17.5 points and 4.0 rebounds during the playoffs.
- •The Lakers are considering Jonathan Kuminga as part of their roster changes.
- •Hachimura's representatives are in contact with the Timberwolves and Warriors.
- •The Lakers currently have limited financial flexibility to retain Hachimura.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers Rumors: Los Angeles Expected to Lose Another Key Free Agent
"LeBron James is still the biggest name on the free-agent market after parting ways with the Los Angeles Lakers, with multiple teams waiting for clarity on where the 41-year-old will play next. Meanwhile, the Lakers are doing their own roster rebuilding around Luka Dončić, but recent reports indicate they could lose free agent Rui Hachimura.
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