NBA trade: Wizards get 3 picks for Hachimura from Nunn, Lakers

The Washington Wizards announced Monday that they have acquired guard Kendrick Nunn and three future second-round picks from the Los Angeles Lakers. These picks include a second round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft (originally from the Chicago Bulls), a lower second round pick from the Wizards and Lakers in the 2028 NBA Draft, and his 2029 second round pick, which the Lakers have. It is included. Washington sent Rui Hachimura to the Lakers.

Nunn is a 6’3 point guard coming off the Lakers’ bench. He is averaging 6.7 points per game this season. His best two of his seasons are in Miami, where he averaged about 15 points per game in the Heat’s 2019-20 season and his 2020-21 season, while Miami’s 2020 NBA Eastern He was part of his team for the conference championship. Missed the 2021-22 season due to injury.

Monte Morris and Doron Wright are now the Wizards’ starting and backup point guards, so it’s confusing why Nunn is here in the first place. There is a nature. Also, the lights may be blocked as well.

Trading also marks the end of two important things. First, Hachimura was general manager Tommy Shepard’s first-round pick, but he’s gone. During his nearly four-year tenure in Washington, Hachimura has averaged 13 points per game this season and he has 4.2 rebounds, consistently his double-digit scorer throughout his tenure in DC.

However, Hachimura’s role gradually dwindled from starter over the first two seasons (2019-21 to backup in the last two seasons), with Kyle Kuzma becoming the power forward’s favorite player. did not extend Hachimura’s contract. What about the Lakers? They see Hachimura as a potential long-term fighter. They intend to re-sign him after this season.

The deal also marks a clear end to Wizards’ focus on the Japanese market. Hachimura was born and raised in Japan before playing college basketball for Gonzaga. He was one of his most watched athletes at the 2020 Olympics, where Japan’s men’s national basketball team played in the group stage. During Hachimura’s time with the Wizards, the team invested in a Japanese fan-facing website and his social media account. Well, my guess is they will go dormant.

I always thought Hachimura was a good player, if not an All-Star. And I wish him all the best.Also, let’s warmly welcome Kendrick to his DC

Thank you Rui Hachimura!