As the Los Angeles Lakers continue their pursuit of Jalen Duren, the Detroit Pistons are keeping an eye on one of LAâs frontcourt free agents on day two of NBA free agency.
The veteran forward Rui Hachimura has been linked to the Pistons.
According to The Stein Line, Hachimura has three prominent teams taking a look at him as a potential addition. Along with the Pistons, the market includes the San Antonio Spurs and the Brooklyn Nets.
Rui Hachimuraâs Lakers Run
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 11: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The Lakers added Hachimura for the first time in 2023.
Amid the 2022-2023 NBA season, the Washington Wizards traded the veteran forward in exchange for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks.
Hachimura ended up playing three full seasons with the Lakers after that trade.
During the recent run in 2025-2026, Hachimura appeared in 68 games, starting 41 of those matchups with an average of 28.3 minutes per game.
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – MAY 01: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks off the court after defeating the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 01, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
The veteran forward shot 51.4% from the field and hit on 44.3% of his shots from three. Hachimura averaged 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in the Lakersâ front court.
With four seasons of action on the Lakers, Hachimura posted averages of 12.3 points and 4.3 rebounds in 228 games. He shot 41.5% from three, taking 3.6 attempts per game.
The playoff numbers (36 games) included 13.4 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 1.0 APG, 50.7% 3PT.
Detroit Pistonsâ Frontcourt
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 15: Tobias Harris #12 of the Detroit Pistons comes off the court during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Six of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Rocket Arena on May 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Two out of three starters are up in the air for next season.
You may be able to add a third for that matter if you count Duncan Robinson.
Hachimura would serve as a Tobias Harris replacement if the seasoned veteran decides to cut his second stint with the Pistons down to just two seasons.
NBA rumors continue to suggest that Harris has several teams interested in his services, including the Lakers and the Spurs. The Spurs are also looking at Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins, according to The Stein Line.
The Pistons are also having a hard time retaining Duren on a new deal so far. The two sides havenât found common ground. At this point, Duren is taking meetings with multiple teams, including the Lakers and the Sacramento Kings.
As for Robinson, heâs been in trade rumors over the past few weeks. While things have simmered down on that front, his contract has a lack of guarantees, which makes him a cut candidate.
Going into year two of a three-year, $47.9 million contract, Robinsonâs $15.9 million only has $2.0 million guaranteed before January 10, 2027.
The Pistons donât have to rush to consider cutting ties with Robinsonâs contract, but itâs something to keep in mind as they look for forwards to add to the team.
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