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The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired forward Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards in exchange for guard Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka.

“We are excited to welcome Rui and his family to the Los Angeles Lakers,” said Pelinka. “Adding both size and depth to the wing position has been a goal, and the chance to accomplish that by acquiring a player with Rui’s two-way skills and upside was an opportunity that doesn’t present itself often.

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The Washington Wizards announced today that they have acquired Kendrick Nunn, a 2023 second-round pick (via Chicago), the less favorable of the 2028 second-round picks of Los Angeles and Washington, and Los Angeles’ own 2029 second-round pick from the Lakers in exchange for Rui Hachimura. Washington also generates a trade exception in the exchange.

“Kendrick has shown the ability to be a solid perimeter threat who can provide instant offense as a reserve,” said Wizards President Tommy Sheppard.

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