Rui Hachimura enters the final season of his Lakers contract, earning 18.26 million in 2025-26. A six-week window for a contract extension is unlikely to close, as Los Angeles weighs whether he starts or comes off the bench and how the pieces fit this year. With LeBron James likely on the books for one more season, the Lakers may clear cap space to pursue a star in coming offseasons, possibly around Luka Doncic. Hachimura averaged 13.1 points and 5.0 rebounds on 50.9% shooting, 41.3% from three, and 77.0% from the line in 2024-25, and could draw strong free-agent offers if he makes the market. For fantasy, his value hinges on role and usage: a starter in a clean cap sheet boosts scoring efficiency and minutes, while a sixth man can still yield value if minutes stay ample and shot-making remains elite.