Rui Hachimura isn’t going anywhere. Rather than sign an offer sheet and waste everyone’s time, he’s reportedly signing a deal to return to the Lakers outright in NBA free agency.
Shams Charania of The Athletic reported the news on Hachimura’s new 3-year, $51-million deal:
RFA Rui Hachimura has agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal to return to the Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2023
A breakout postseason performance earned him a big pay raise after struggling in the regular season.