Acquiring an established superstar would help the Los Angeles Lakers bolster their title hopes this season. A Miami Heat standout wing hoping to move on from the organization may be an ideal target for the Lakers.

“From Miami’s perspective, this trade is more than a simple salary dump. Rui Hachimura’s physicality and scoring fit seamlessly into Heat Culture, while Austin Reaves offers a scrappy, playmaking guard who could develop into a key piece for the team.”

The Los Angeles Lakers avoided falling to a terrifying four-game losing streak on Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. Los Angeles, which has developed a rec

Jan 5, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) and forward LeBron James (23) box out Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (8) in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images / Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Competing executives have also told B/R that the Lakers (at least to date) have shown no interest in discussing trades that include Rui Hachimura or Dalton Knecht (or, obviously, LeBron James, Anthony Davis,

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rui Hachimura scored 23 points and Anthony Davis had 22 points and 11 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game skid with a 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rui Hachimura scored 23 points and Anthony ... LeBron James finished with 22 points and nine assists and Austin Reaves added 14 points and 14 rebounds as the Lakers won ...