Lakers Trade For Rui Hachimura: Details

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Rui Hachimura #8 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the third quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 18, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
The Lakers just made a big trade.

If you have been watching the Los Angeles Lakers this season, then you know that they could use a lot of help. With Anthony Davis out of the lineup, the Lakers have been inconsistent. However, the Western Conference is pretty tight which is giving the purple and gold an opportunity to sneak into the postseason.

That said, the trade deadline is almost here and many have wondered what the Lakers will decide to do. Overall, the Lakers do not have a ton of assets, which makes it difficult for them to make deals. Regardless, it seems like Rob Pelinka may have just worked some magic.

Rui Hachimura #8 of the Washington Wizards looks on in the second half against the New York Knicks at Capital One Arena on January 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Rui Hachimura To The Lakers

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Lakers have managed to acquire Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards. Hachimura was the ninth overall pick in 2019, and now, he is a Laker. In return, the Lakers will be giving up Kendrick Nunn, a second-round pick in 2023, and a second-round pick in 2029.

If you watched them play this year, you would know that Kendrick Nunn has largely struggled. There have been some games where he has gone completely scoreless. This simply isn't good enough, however, the Wizards are taking him with open arms.

As Wojnarowski explained, there is a very good chance that the Lakers sign Hachimura in the summer. He is a player who has shown flashes of brilliance, and they clearly like what they see. Whether or not he makes an impact with them this season, still remains to be seen.

Let us know what you think of this trade from the Los Angeles Lakers, in the comments down below. Additionally, keep it locked to HNHH for more news from around the wide world of sports.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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