The Clippers have added a major perimeter weapon, and they beat out some notable competition to do it.
Los Angeles officially signed Rui Hachimura on Wednesday night, according to a press release from the team. The former Lakers forward had also drawn interest from the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs as a free agent, and ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Hachimura turned down offers from those two teams, along with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Brooklyn Nets, before choosing the Clippers.
“The LA Clippers have signed forward Rui Hachimura, it was announced by Lawrence Frank, President of Basketball Operations,” the team said in its release.
Frank made it clear why the Clippers wanted him.
“Rui is an elite three-point shooter and an efficient mid-range scorer who uses his size to exploit mismatches,” said Frank. “He will strengthen our frontcourt with his one-on-one defense and ability to space the floor.
Rui is also a well-liked and respected teammate who continues to grow his game. We’re excited to add him.”
Hachimura arrives after a strong postseason stretch from deep. The Gonzaga product averaged 17.5 points per game in the playoffs while hitting 54.9% of his shots overall and 56.9% from three-point range. Only Spencer Jones, Jamison Battle, Kelly Olynyk, and Royce O’Neale posted better long-range percentages among playoff contributors.
That shooting touch wasn’t a one-off, either. During the regular season, Hachimura knocked down 44.3% of his three-pointers, and he should give the Clippers another reliable floor-spacer heading into the 2026-27 season.
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