The Lakers are finally making roster moves.
Los Angeles is finalizing a trade that will send guard Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks to the Wizards for forward Rui Hachimura, according to multiple reports.
Wizards head coach Wes Unseld said the 24-year-old Hachimura missed Monday’s practice due to personal reasons. Both sides were reportedly unable to come to terms on a rookie contract extension.
Hachimura is averaging 13 points on 48.8 percent shooting, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 24.3 minutes per game this season.
“I’ve just got to keep focus on the moment right now,” Hachimura said after scoring 30 points in a win over the Magic on Saturday night. “I know all the stuff going on right now. I’ve just got to play the games and just to be myself… I just got to play my game. I know what I can do, and I can help the team to win. It’s either here or other team. I can help teams.”
The Gonzaga product was selected ninth overall by the Wizards in the 2019 NBA Draft.
The Lakers are finalizing a trade that will send guard Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks to the Wizards for forward Rui Hachimura, according to multiple reports. Getty Images It’s unclear if Hachimura will be available when the Lakers host the Clippers on Tuesday.
The Wizards will reportedly receive the Bulls’ 2023 second-round pick, the Lakers’ 2029 second-rounder and another second-rounder in 2028.
