NBA Jul 12, 2020
Rui Hachimura ready to carry Wizards in Orlando
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The rookie small/power forward is expected to play a major role in the absence of teammates who have elected to skip the NBA's expanded playoff tournament.
Basketball / NBA Jul 4, 2020
Rui Hachimura's desire to play outweighs worry as Wizards prepare to resume NBA season
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Going to Orlando to resume the NBA season was a no-brainer for the Wizards' Japanese forward.
More Sports May 15, 2020
Esports proving a viable option for competition-starved fans
Professional athletes are showing fans that their skills are — to some extent — transferable to the virtual world.
Basketball / NBA May 7, 2020
Veteran journalists praise Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The Athletic's David Aldridge told The Japan Times that Hachimura is "a very diligent, hard worker" who should "play for many years on good teams."
Basketball / NBA Apr 24, 2020
Rui Hachimura earned starting spot: Wizards head coach Brooks
The competition for the Washington Wizards' starting spot was open when Rui Hachimura came to the NBA team's training camp, but he proved that he's a starter, head coach Scott Brooks said, answering fan questions on Facebook Live on Thursday. "Rui's had a great year, ...
NBA Apr 15, 2020
Rui Hachimura urges Japanese fans to 'stay positive' during crisis
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The Washington Wizards rookie answered questions from fans in English and Japanese during a 30-minute video chat hosted on the team's official Twitter account.
NBA Apr 12, 2020
Sky's the limit for Rui Hachimura, says All-Star teammate Bradley Beal
Beal told a podcast that although he had initially scoffed at comparisons between Hachimura and NBA star Kawhi Leonard, he has become a believer in the Japan international after his rookie season.
NBA Apr 10, 2020
Wizards GM says rookie Rui Hachimura exceeded expectations in virus-abbreviated debut
Japan's first NBA star has impressed in his debut season with 13.4 points and six rebounds per game, despite sitting out part of the season with a groin injury.
NBA Apr 1, 2020
Rui Hachimura joins Kevin Durant, other NBA stars in NBA 2K tournament
NBA fans starved for action amid the shut-down forced by the coronavirus pandemic will get a taste of competition in an NBA 2K Players Tournament starting Friday. The NBA, the NBA Players Association and game-maker 2K announced the tournament, which will be aired in the ...
Basketball / NBA Mar 23, 2020
Rui Hachimura participates in video collaboration with WHO
by Ed Odeven
Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura is one of three NBA players who appear on a short video released on social media early Monday morning. The video provides a positive message during these uncertain times as the global COVID-19 pandemic creates countless challenges for people everywhere ...
Basketball | HOOP SCOOP Mar 5, 2020
Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura making strides on defense
by Ed Odeven
Rui Hachimura has demonstrated throughout his rookie season that he's a capable scorer, using his athleticism to get plenty of close-to-the-basket shots and perimeter scoring chances. The Washington Wizards power forward has also shown that he has the stamina and strength to be a solid ...
Basketball / NBA Feb 26, 2020
Rui Hachimura tops NBA jersey sales in Japan
by Ed Odeven
Rui Hachimura's impact on Japanese basketball extends far beyond the court. The Washington Wizards rookie forward's No. 8 is the top-selling NBA jersey in Japan, it was announced by the NBA on Tuesday. Jersey sales for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Golden State Warriors ...