The Los Angeles Lakers traded for Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards Monday, and Dennis Schröder couldn't believe it when a livestream viewer broke the news to him.
He’s maintained that production, averaging 13 points per game off the bench for the Wizards in 30 games this season.
Dennis Schröder of the Los Angeles Lakers during a game against the Phoenix Suns during Game 3 of the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs May 27, 2021, at Staples Center in Los Angeles.before the season began, there were rumors they might shop him. The rumors ended up being true. "I just want to be somewhere that wants me as a basketball player," Hachimura said last week."And I want to be somewhere that likes my game. … I just want to be somewhere that believes in me and I can be myself. That’s my goal."Nunn has gotten limited time with the Lakers this season, averaging 13.5 minutes over his 39 games with 6.7 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists. He broke out on the NBA scene during the 2019-20 season, when he averaged 15.
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