The Los Angeles Dodgers ended up winning the sweepstakes for Rōki Sasaki in the offseason. However, they met a special request he had to do so. Sasaki, 23, was the most sought-after international ...

Rui Hachimura returned from a facial injury wearing a protective mask to help the Lakers secure a crucial Game 2 win over the Timberwolves in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Despite modest stats ...

Rui Hachimura will wear a protective mask in Game 3 against the Timberwolves after taking a hit to the face in Game 2. Coach JJ Redick assures that Hachimura is fine, and the mask is a precaution.

LA Lakers forward Rui Hachimura made his thoughts clear on what the team needs going into the 2025-26 season. The 27-year-old was one of the bright spots in the team's disappointing and season ...

After Rōki Sasaki suggested that having Japanese-style toilets would help sway his decision about where to sign, the Dodgers went out and made the change amid a $100 million renovation of the ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers haven't been frugal when it comes to spending money to get talent, but the team took a unique approach to help land Rōki Sasaki this offseason. Per the Orange County ...

Born to a Japanese mother and a Beninese father, Rui Hachimura faced unique cultural challenges growing up in a largely homogenous society. Yet, his passion for sports, especially basketball ...

Rui Hachimura took a hit to the face during the LA Lakers' Game 2 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. The Japanese forward briefly headed to the locker room for evaluation before ...

During a postgame conversation on Spectrum SportsNet, power forward Rui Hachimura expressed confidence that Los Angeles could at the very least push the series to a Game 6. "Oh, we’re gonna get ...