Rui Hachimura set for free agency payday after breakout season

Rui Hachimura is heading toward a pivotal offseason, with projections indicating he could secure a contract exceeding $20 million per year once he enters unrestricted free agency. The Los Angeles Lakers intend to explore ways to retain him, but league expectations suggest strong competition from several teams when negotiations open.

His rising market value reflects steady development and growing reliability within a high‑level rotation. Since arriving in Los Angeles, Hachimura has expanded his offensive profile, becoming a more credible perimeter threat. He shot 41.5% from three on 3.6 attempts, improving to 44.3% on 3.9 attempts this season while averaging 11.5 points and 51.4% from the field across 68 games.

Operating alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, he provided consistent spacing and maintained 57.0% efficiency on two‑pointers. His playoff surge, 17.5 points per game and 56.9% from deep, further strengthened his value. The Lakers finished 53‑29, winning the Pacific Division before falling to Oklahoma City.