Rui Hachimura joins Clippers, comments spark debate among superstars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 5:13 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Rui Hachimura has signed with the Los Angeles Clippers, leaving the Los Angeles Lakers. His statements about the Clippers' reputation for player care have raised questions among the team's notable players, particularly regarding its management's recent setbacks, including hefty fines and suspensions for salary cap violations. While Hachimura's remarks seem optimistic, they come at a time when the team's future looks uncertain, and frustrations regarding past treatment of players linger. As the Clippers prepare for the upcoming season, Hachimura's comments highlight the complexities and dynamics within the franchise.
- •Hachimura leaves the Lakers for the Clippers this offseason.
- •He cites the Clippers' player care as a key reason for his choice.
- •The franchise faces challenges after recent penalties for salary cap violations.
- •Frustrations persist from Chris Paul's time with the team.
- 5:13 AMYahoo Sports — Rui Hachimura makes LA Clippers statement Chris Paul will hate, but Kawhi Leonard might agree with
"Rui Hachimura is now with the Los Angeles Clippers. One of his main reasons for joining the franchise would divide opinion between their two modern superstars.
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