Rui Hachimura prepares for Clippers debut against former team Lakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Rui Hachimura will face the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time as a member of the L.A. Clippers this Friday. After spending over three seasons with the Lakers, Hachimura signed a two-year, $28 million deal with the Clippers during the offseason. He expressed excitement about the matchup, reflecting on his experiences at Crypto.com Arena and anticipating reconnecting with former teammates. Hachimura had a solid start with the Clippers, recording 10 points and 8 rebounds in their season opener against the Sacramento Kings.
- •Hachimura spent over three seasons with the Lakers.
- •He signed a two-year deal worth $28 million with the Clippers.
- •Hachimura recorded 10 points and 8 rebounds in his debut.
- •Clippers vs. Lakers game is set for Friday night at Crypto.com Arena.
- •Hachimura looks forward to reconnecting with former teammates.
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Rui Hachimura looking forward to playing on other side of Lakers-Clippers rivalry
"After playing the last three-plus seasons with the Lakers, Rui Hachimura will suit up against them for the Clippers.
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