Getty JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers. Seventh-year forward Rui Hachimura faces an uncertain future with the Los Angeles Lakers entering the 2025-26 season. The Japanese swingman will be an unrestricted free agent in 2026, and the Lakers have yet to offer him a contract extension, per multiple reports. One player who could prove to be a perfect replacement for Hachimura is Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin , the unsung hero of Rick Carlisle’s team during their unexpected