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NBA5 NBA players who will benefit the most from stars sitting out in Orlando

The NBA’s scheduled restart is fast approaching. But as we draw closer and closer to the date, the list of players who will be sitting out is growing by the minute. We already had a few big-name stars who weren’t going to be playing due to injury in Brooklyn Nets players Kyrie Irving and Kevin […]

Washington WizardsWizards should stick with John Wall-Bradley Beal backcourt in 2020-21 season

There’s no clear path to contention for the Washington Wizards. There’s also no clear path to a successful rebuild. Hence, Washington should stick with its star-studded backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal for the 2020-21 NBA season. The Wizards are at a bizarre crossroads. They’re 24-40, five and a half games out of the […]

Washington WizardsWizards' Davis Bertans jokes not bullying Rui Hachimura for rights to no. 8 jersey

There appears to be a power struggle of sorts within the reigns of the Washington Wizards, and it all centers around the No. 8. It’s nothing to be too concerned about for Wizards fans, though, with veteran forward Davis Bertans apparently not looking to cause an issue with youngster Rui Hachimura with regards to the […]

NBAThis would be the All-Rookie Team if 2019-20 ended today

If the 2019-20 NBA season ended today, several rookies have already made a deep enough impact to secure a spot in the All-Rookie Team. These are the best 10 rookies from this season: All-Rookie First Team: Ja Morant (PG) — Memphis Grizzlies Morant took the NBA season by storm from his first day with the […]

Washington WizardsWizards' Bradley Beal compares Rui Hachimura to Kawhi Leonard

There were times throughout the 2019-20 NBA season where Bradley Beal was visibly frustrated. The Washington Wizards shooting guard went nuclear after the All-Star break after a perceived snub. This included a pair of 50-point performances in consecutive games against the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. But the Wizards kept losing, and Beal was not […]

NBANBA rookies who have real All-Star potential

The 2019 draft class brought plenty of exciting talent, but which of these NBA rookies have real All-Star potential. Making predictions isn’t easy. If it was, general managers would elbow each other for a piece of the first top 10 picks in every draft. With that in mind, I’ve divided this list for easier comprehension: […]

Washington WizardsVIDEO: Jazz's Donovan Mitchell baptizes Rui Hachimura with the vicious poster

Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura had himself a “welcome to the NBA” moment courtesy of Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell on Friday night. The impressive 22-year-old saw firsthand how explosive Mitchell can be around the rim, as he was served a nasty facial during the Wizards’ road game versus the Jazz at the Vivint Smart […]

NBAVIDEO: Ja Morant, Rui Hachimura put on a dunk show before NBA Rising Stars game

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant and Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura are two of the brightest young stars the NBA has to offer. As a result, the two young stars were both selected to participate in the Rising Stars Challenge this weekend. Prior to the showcase, both Hachimura and Morant, along with fellow young […]

NBANBA Rising Stars players have varying responses for their Rookie of the Year pick

The NBA Rookie of the Year race has been fairly one-sided thus far. No. 1 pick Zion Williamson missed the first 45 games of the season and No. 2 pick Ja Morant has led the Memphis Grizzlies to a possible playoff spot. With the Rising Stars Challenge pitting the NBA’s top rookies and second-year players […]

Washington WizardsWizards' Rui Hachimura set to return vs. Warriors

Rui Hachimura is finally back for the Washington Wizards. The Japanese-born rookie will play against the Golden State Warriors on Monday after being out since Dec. 16. Hachimura underwent a “minor procedure” early in January after he sustained a groin injury against the Detroit Pistons. “Rui is back tonight.” — Scott Brooks — Candace Buckner […]

Washington WizardsWizards' Rui Hachimura could play vs. Nets on Saturday

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks says rookie Rui Hachimura could play against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. Hachimura underwent a “minor procedure” after he sustained a groin injury on Dec. 16. He’s been out ever since: Rui Hachimura "has a great chance of coming back Saturday night," Coach Scott Brooks just revealed — Candace […]

Washington WizardsRui Hachimura could return as early as next week

Rui Hachimura is officially on the mend. By way of a twitter post by Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington, Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks expressed optimism of having the rookie back to playing as early as next week. Rui Hachimura practiced in full today and could return as early as late next week, per […]

Washington WizardsWizards' Rui Hachimura could return as early as late next week

Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura could return as early as late next week, according to Wizards head coach Scott Brooks. The Wizards said Hachimura underwent a “minor procedure” after he sustained a groin injury on Dec. 16: Rui Hachimura practiced in full today and could return as early as late next week, per Coach Scott […]

Washington WizardsRui Hachimura (groin) cleared for 'all activities'

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura has been cleared for all basketball activities, according to a report from Fred Katz of The Athletic. Hachimura has been sidelined since December 16, when he injured his groin. He underwent a minor procedure to address the injury and has been in recovery since. Now, however, it sounds like the […]

Washington WizardsWizards coach Scott Brooks doesn’t know if Rui Hachimura will return before February

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks doesn’t know if rookie Rui Hachimura will return before February. The Wizards said Hachimura underwent a “minor procedure” after he sustained a groin injury on Dec. 16: Scott Brooks just said he doesn’t know if rookie Rui Hachimura will return before February. — Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) January 17, 2020 […]

Washington WizardsWizards coach Scott Brooks 'not gonna get into the details' on what Rui Hachimura’s procedure was for

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks says he’s “not gonna get into the details” on what rookie Rui Hachimura’s procedure was for. The Wizards said Hachimura underwent a “minor procedure” after he sustained a groin injury on Dec. 16. Scott Brooks said he’s “not gonna get into the details” on what Hachimura’s procedure was for. […]

Washington WizardsRui Hachimura will be re-evaluated by Wizards in two weeks

Washington Wizards rookie forward Rui Hachimura will be re-evaluated in two weeks as he recovers from a minor surgery to repair a groin injury, according to the team. Hachimura, who initially sustained the injury during a win over the Detroit Pistons back on Dec. 16, re-joined the Wizards on the sideline for their Friday night […]

Washington WizardsWizards' Rui Hachimura set to miss a couple more weeks with groin injury

As part of his media availability of Tuesday, Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks noted that Rui Hachimura will miss several more weeks due to his groin injury: Rui Hachimura will be out a “couple weeks” with his groin injury, Scott Brooks just announced — Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) December 31, 2019 Hachimura has been dealing […]

Washington WizardsWizards rookie Rui Hachimura likely to sit out another week with injury

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks says rookie Rui Hachimura is still sore as he recovers from a groin injury. Hachimura will likely sit out another week: Brooks said today Rui is "still sore" and "I anticipate he won't play next week." Sounds like he could miss another 3-5 games. https://t.co/AO5bLmTgXQ — Chase Hughes (@chasedcsports) […]

Washington WizardsWizards' Scott Brooks has no update on Rui Hachimura

Washington Wizards rookie forward Rui Hachimura will miss his fifth consecutive game Thursday night versus the Detroit Pistons, and per head coach Scott Brooks, it appears that Hachimura’s absence could be even longer than expected. When asked about the status of the big man, Brooks demurred that he had no update to share as it […]

Washington WizardsRui Hachimura out for Wizards' next 5 games with groin injury

The Washington Wizards announced on Tuesday that rookie Rui Hachimura suffered a groin injury against the Detroit Pistons on Monday and will miss the next five games. Hachimura has appeared in 25 games this season for the Wizards. He’s averaging 13.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists while shooting 48.2 percent from the field, 20.8 […]

Washington WizardsWizards rookie Rui Hachimura suffers groin contusion

Rui Hachimura, the 2019 No. 8 overall pick out of Gonzaga, has been playing extremely well for the Washington Wizards and is lining himself up for a spot on the All-Rookie First Team as one of the few challengers to Ja Morant in this year’s Rookie of the Year race. However, in Monday night’s game […]

Washington WizardsVideo: Wizards' Bradley Beal, Rui Hachimura have hilarious reaction to Davis Bertans' 6th 3-pointer vs. Hornets

Rui Hachimura and Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards had quite the reaction after Davis Bertans drained his sixth 3-pointer in a career game against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Peep the clip below as the Wizards bench went ballistic after the Bertans 3-point special. Things got so hyped that Beal fell to the floor […]

Washington WizardsWizards' Scott Brooks compares Rui Hachimura to a 'seven or eight-year vet'

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks raved about rookie Rui Hachimura, who has been on a roll on his last three games. The Gonzaga product shined against the Philadelphia 76ers, dropping 27 points, seven rebounds, and two steals in a 119-113 win, prompting some praise from the coach. “He’s like a seven- or eight-year vet. […]

Washington WizardsClippers coach Doc Rivers not liking Rui Hachimura-Kawhi Leonard comparisons

Former NBA player-turned-analyst Chauncey Billups compared Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura to Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers. Head coach Doc Rivers quickly shut down the comparison, however, asking for analysts to let Hachimura come into his own. Rivers believes that it’s too early to compare Hachimura — the ninth overall pick in the […]

Washington WizardsVIDEO: Anthony Davis mercilessly blocks Rui Hachimura twice in 1st half of Lakers-Wizards

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura had a couple of “welcome to the league” moments against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the rookie was blocked twice by Anthony Davis in the first half. ANTHONY DAVIS DENIES RUI HACHIMURA ❌ 🙅‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/4Lgn4IVE7c — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 30, 2019 Pt. 2 Antony Davis SMOTHERS Rui Hachimura shot attempt […]

Phoenix SunsVIDEO: Suns star Devin Booker baptizes Rui Hachimura with a nasty block

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker welcomed Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura with a nasty block. Booker is not necessarily known for his defense, but he came out of nowhere to swat Hachimura’s dunk. Rui — the Wizards’ ninth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft — fell to the floor clueless as to what happened. […]

Washington WizardsRui Hachimura's journey to the NBA

Going into the 2019-20 NBA season, there were a few clear favorites to win the Rookie of the Year award. Former Duke star Zion Williamson was the obvious favorite, with fellow top-five picks in Ja Morant and RJ Barrett following behind him. One player who was seen as more of a dark horse for the award […]

Washington WizardsWizards rookie Rui Hachimura wants to dunk on Lakers’ LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is enjoying life at the moment; it’s Taco Tuesday and his team is 7-2 on the season. If he doesn’t look over his shoulder, though, he might get dunked on by Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura. Per Joe Heim in The Washington Post: Who is a player you dream […]

Washington WizardsRui Hachimura becomes quickest Wizards player to reach 100 career points since John Wall

On Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Rui Hachimura became the quickest Washington Wizards player to reach 100 career points since John Wall. Hachimura entered Friday with 88 points in his first seven games: In his 8th career game, Rui Hachimura becomes the quickest Wizards player to 100 career points (by games played) since John Wall […]

NBAThese NBA rookies were pretty darn good in their debuts

The NBA might just have to wait until December to see No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson make his debut, but several members of the 2019 rookie class had themselves a strong debut with their respective teams. From high-octane scorers to surprisingly poised outings, here are a few performances that caught our eye: PJ Washington […]

Washington WizardsWashington Wizards: 3 players poised for a breakout season

After making the playoffs in four out of the five previous seasons, the Washington Wizards took a collective hit as an organization last season, as they suffered through one of their most disappointing seasons of recent memory. The Wizards finished the 2018-19 campaign with a 32-50 record, which left them nine full games outside the […]

Washington WizardsWizards' Bradley Breal calls Rui Hachimura a 'valuable piece'

After being selected ninth overall in last June’s draft, much is expected of Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura. The 6-foot-8 former Gonzaga standout will be hoping to bring his flair and athleticism to a Wizards side that is currently in a bit of a limbo state. For his part, Washington All-Star guard Bradley Beal already […]

Washington WizardsSteve Kerr claims Rui Hachimura has a bright future during World Cup run

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura played extremely well for Japan at the 2019 FIBA World Cup, and Steve Kerr has taken notice. Japan entered this year’s FIBA tournament with a No. 48 world ranking, which was among the lowest in the competition. Despite that fact, Hachimura’s exciting level of play brought a spotlight to the […]

Washington WizardsWizards rookie Rui Hachimura will sit out final 2 games of FIBA World Cup

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura, who is representing Japan in the FIBA World Cup, will sit out the final two games of the international tourney. Per Jeff Zillgitt of USA TODAY Sports, Japan’s next two games have no bearing. Since Hachimura is experiencing some discomfort in his knee coupled with fatigue, he has opted to […]

Washington WizardsVideo: Rui Hachimura posterizes Myles Turner in Japan's loss to Team USA

Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura threw down a ferocious one-handed jam over Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner during Japan’s game against Team USA at the FIBA World Cup. With roughly five and a half minutes remaining in the third quarter of Thursday’s matchup, Hachimura received a pass on the left wing, then proceeded to make […]

Washington WizardsWizards GM Tommy Shepard calls Rui Hachimura a 'generational talent' for Japan

Japan is the last place you’d expect a top basketball player to emerge. However, Washington Wizards GM Tommy Shepard believes that the country now has a transcendental talent in Rui Hachimura. The ninth overall pick of the 2019 Draft is currently playing for Japan in the FIBA World Cup and has a lot of expectations […]

Washington WizardsRui Hachimura looking forward to facing Team USA as 'crazy summer' continues

Although he’s been a busy man this offseason, Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura says he is excited to face Team USA at the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Hachimura has been through a lot in a short period of time. The Wizards selected the Japanese-born forward with the ninth overall pick in this summer’s draft. From […]

Washington WizardsWizards owner Ted Leonsis sees Rui Hachimura becoming the ‘most popular athlete in Japan soon’

It’s safe to say Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis is happy that they drafted Rui Hachimura with the ninth pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Hachimura is the first ever Japanese-born player to ever get selected in the first round of the annual rookie selection. While he only appeared on the radar of NBA scouts […]

Washington WizardsRui Hachimura puts up another 30-point game in exhibition for Japan

The Washington Wizards’ 2019 lottery selection forward Rui Hachimura flashed more potential over the summer in Team Japan’s exhibition matchup with Germany on Saturday. Hachimura, 21, led the way for the Japanese men’s national team as they defeated Dennis Schroder and Team Germany 86-83 in a friendly tune-up prior to the start of the 2019 […]

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