Lakers Acquire Rui Hachimura From Wizards to Kick Off Trade Deadline Season
The first major in-season trade domino has fallen. The Lakers bolstered their shooting and size with the acquisition of 24-year-old forward Rui Hachimura from the Wizards on Monday. L.A. sent Kendrick Nunn and draft picks to Washington. Hachimura gives the Lakers an athletic wing player who provides some 3-point shooting and positional flexibility.
Trade Details
Lakers Get: F Rui Hachimura
Wizards Get: G Kendrick Nunn, Three 2nd-Round Picks
NBA Trade Rumors
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The rumors are swirling with just a few weeks before the deadline. And while we can’t cover all the news before it breaks, expect a busy trade window with roughly 8-10 teams decidedly labeled as “sellers.” More to come…
Additional Storylines
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