Height
6'8"
Weight
230 lbs
Age
28
College
Gonzaga
Experience
6 yrs
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 396 | 11.1 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 50.5% | 39.2% | 76.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 59 | 11.1 | 3.2 | 0.8 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$18.3M
Guaranteed
$18.3M
AAV
$18.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Rui Hachimura's one-year, $18.3M deal earns an F CVI, representing a clear overpay for his current production level. The 28-year-old forward's 11.1 points and 3.2 rebounds across 59 games reflects C-minus performance that simply doesn't justify near-max money for a role player. At $18.3M AAV, the Lakers are paying franchise-player dollars for what amounts to solid rotation production from a seven-year veteran who should be in his prime. The disconnect between his performance grade and salary creates significant roster construction challenges, tying up crucial cap space that could address more pressing needs. While coach JJ Redick publicly emphasizes Hachimura's importance and the media narrative remains surprisingly positive given his production, the underlying numbers tell a different story about value. The short-term nature provides some flexibility, but paying this premium for replacement-level starter production represents poor asset allocation in a competitive Western Conference.
Performance Analysis
Rui Hachimura earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA power forwards this season. Through 396 games, Rui is contributing 11.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game in his role. Rui's strongest area is FG% at 50.5, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.8 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Rui ranks 44th.
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