Hachimura was limited to just 59 games during the 2024-25 season, averaging 13.1 points per game, adding 5.0 rebounds and 1.7 three-pointers. When healthy, he played a career-high 31.7 minutes per contest, a number that he is unlikely to replicate this season, given the addition of talent around him. While he could very well find himself in the starting lineup, the Lakers now have a viable center option in Deandre Ayton, as well as Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia. Hachimura's lack of peripheral contributions continues to limit his overall upside, a fact that is undoubtedly at the forefront of the minds of the decision-makers in Los Angeles. He should play a meaningful role, but could also be viewed as somewhat replaceable, especially with far more offensive options to choose from.