Given the flurry of moves the team made in the hours leading up to the trade deadline, the team’s original acquisition leading up to the deadline, Rui Hachimura, has slid into the background. It’s not to say he’s been a disappointing acquisition as he’s largely been the same player statistically as he was in Washington.
In fact, given the dire need the Lakers have had for a wing, he’s been exactly what the doctor ordered for this team. Because of him, the team could at least somewhat survive LeBron James’ injury and at least have wing-sized players available.