Lakers assistant and former Wizards HC Scott Brooks makes a Rui Hachimura joke after the forward's impressive outing

Rui Hachimura has developed into one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most important role players over the past couple of years since being acquired in a midseason trade with the Washington Wizards back in 2023.

Thursday night was a reminder that the Lakers can still bring the heat, even when they’re missing key pieces. The post Rui Hachimura Confirms Major Team Meeting as Urgency Around Lakers Trade Market Increases in Anthony Davis’ Absence appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Hachimura will be on the floor Thursday for the Lakers in Washington. The veteran forward is having a somewhat up-and-down season for Los Angeles as he's struggled with his consistency, averaging 12.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 49.2 percent from the floor.

Washington fans made their feelings known, drowning the arena in a loud, sarcastic chant as Bronny stepped to the free-throw line.

No part of the box score was kind to the Washington Wizards in Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Capital One Arena. The Wizards lost the shooting battle by 22.5 percentage points, the rebounding battle by 10, the assist battle by 13 and, most importantly, the scoring battle, 134-96.

LeBron James had 24 points and 11 assists to help the visiting Los Angeles Lakers rout the Washington Wizards 134-96 on Thursday.

Hachimura is probable for Thursday's game against the Wizards due to left calf soreness, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Playing without injured Anthony Davis, LeBron James has 24 points and 11 assists and six others score in double figures as the Lakers dominate from the outset in a 134-96 win.

However, the Purple and Gold shrugged off the defeat with a dominant win over the Washington Wizards. The Lakers walked away with a 134-96 win where the likes of LeBron James, Shake Milton, and Rui Hachimura spearheaded the team's offense.

Lakers Top Performers LeBron James – 24 points, 3 rebounds, 11 assists Rui Hachimura – 22 points, 4 rebounds, 4 3PM Wizards Top Performers Jordan Poole -19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists Kyle Kuzma – 13 points,

The Los Angeles Lakers bounced back in a big way on Tuesday night, securing a dominant 134-96 victory over the Washington Wizards. Coming off a tough loss to t