Lakers Unlikely to Extend Rui Hachimura…
Lakers fans, it’s time to dust off those detective hats and magnifying glasses because the case of Rui Hachimura’s future is still wide open! After being drafted by the Wizards and sent to the Lakers for fresh palm trees and sunshine, his 3-point talent bloomed like a late-blooming sunflower in L.A. Despite being one of the Lakers’ star players, the ink on his contract isn’t going to change any time soon. In fact, it seems more likely to stay dry until something almost miraculous happens—like maybe him winning a game of basketball musical chairs.
According to Jovan Buha’s crystal ball report, the Lakers want to keep their options open as they possibly plan for a blockbuster season with Luka Doncic. Instead of long-term commitments, they’re thinking about building a fort of flexibility for their financial future. No wonder they’re hesitant to extend Hachimura, despite his sumo wrestling workouts in Japan. If he can master rebounding and defense this year, he might even turn into a basketball Ninja Warrior. Let’s see if the buzz around Rui grows as he enters this suspenseful season!
