There has already been a lot of discussion regarding Austin Reaves becoming a free agent at the end of this season and how much money he could command on the open market. But there’s another starter on the Los Angeles Lakers who will also be an unrestricted free agent next summer in Rui Hachimura.
Since being acquired in 2023, Hachimura has grown into an extremely reliable and valuable contributor for this Lakers team. He has shot over 40% from 3-point range in each of the last two seasons and last year greatly improved as a rebounder and defender at the behest of coach JJ Redick.