Lakers reject Clippers' sign-and-trade offer for Hachimura

The Los Angeles Lakers have turned down a sign-and-trade offer from the Los Angeles Clippers for Rui Hachimura. Reports indicate that the Clippers made a minimal offer that was viewed as disrespectful, despite Hachimura's strong performance in the recent playoffs, where he averaged 17.5 points and led in three-point shooting efficiency. Following their playoff exit to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Lakers considered sending Hachimura elsewhere to acquire valuable assets but ultimately let him sign with the Clippers as a free agent. The Lakers expected a better return given Hachimura's performance and the Clippers' proximity.

• 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers rejected Clippers' disrespectful sign-and-trade offer for Rui Hachimura, per report