Rui Hachimura agrees to two-year, $28 million deal with Clippers

Free agent forward Rui Hachimura agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal with the LA Clippers, the team announced. Hachimura and his agent reached an understanding with the Clippers early in free agency. The sides had waited for the Lakers to complete their offseason business to pursue a sign-and-trade, but the Lakers did not cooperate on one, according to a source close to Hachimura.

negotiations Instead, the Clippers and Hachimura moved forward to keep him in his desired location of Los Angeles. The Lakers and Clippers had discussed a Hachimura sign-and-trade, but the Clippers offered minimal cash while the Lakers expected draft capital in a potential return, sources said.

Hachimura turned down offers from the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, Brooklyn Nets and San Antonio Spurs because he wanted to remain in Los Angeles for the Clippers, sources said.