The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired forward Rui Hachimura in a trade with the Washington Wizards for guard Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. The Wizards acquired Nunn, a 2023 second round pick (via Chicago), the less favorable of the
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Rui Hachimura made his highly anticipated season debut Sunday against the Magic. Hachimura has not played a competitive game in seven months after stepping away from the team during training camp due to personal reasons. When he made his return, the third-year forward declined to go into detail about his absence per the Washington Post
Rui Hachimura made his NBA season debut for the Washington Wizards on Sunday, coming off the bench in a 102-100 win over the Orlando Magic. The Japan national team star missed 39 regular season games after the Wizards allowed him to sit out training camp for personal reasons. He had been gradually ramping up toward
As the long wait is finally over on the side of Washington Wizards hub, Rui Hachimura is nothing but thankful on making his way once again on the hardwood. Indeed, after ending his long hiatus and playing his season debut on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, the Japanese sensation is delighted by the energy of