Rui Hachimura is set to leave the Los Angeles Lakers and join the Los Angeles Clippers after agreeing to a reported two-year, $28 million free-agent contract. Multiple outlets report that Hachimura’s deal comes ahead of the NBA free-agency period opening for the 2026-27 season, with The Athletic and ESPN also cited as sources for the agreement. Reports characterize the move as a cross-town shift within Los Angeles.
During his time with the Lakers, Hachimura played a prominent role in the postseason. Yahoo Sports and the Los Angeles Times note that he averaged 17.5 points per game across 10 playoff games, which ranked as the third-highest scoring average on the team. The Athletic adds that Hachimura shot 44.3% from 3-point range in the regular season and 56.9% in the playoffs.
No competing figures were cited across sources, which consistently place the reported contract terms at two years and $28 million and describe the switch from the Lakers to the Clippers as already agreed or imminent based on reporting.
