Hachimura, in his fourth year in the NBA, joined the Lakers midway through the season from the Wizards in January. He scored in double figures in eight of 4 playoff games, helping the seventh-seeded team make a breakthrough.
Hachimura's four-year contract from his rookie year expires this season, and he will become a conditional FA = free agent with priority for the Lakers this offseason. American media have pointed out that his annual salary may be 4.626 million dollars this season.