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WASHINGTON WIZARDS

Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 23, 2023
Veteran guard Chris Paul headed to Warriors in trade
Veteran guard Chris Paul is headed from the Washington Wizards to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for guard Jordan Poole, media reports said before the NBA draft on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 19, 2023
Suns close to acquiring Wizards guard Bradley Beal in trade
The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to acquire All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards in exchange for veteran point guard Chris Paul, shooting guard Landry Shamet and multiple second-round draft picks and pick swaps, The Athletic and ESPN reported Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 19, 2023
Wizards' Hachimura on trade block, report says
The 24-year-old is in the final year of his four-year contract, but the Wizards, or any team that trades for him, can retain him next season by extending him a qualifying offer.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Nov 30, 2022
Rui Hachimura out for Wizards with right ankle bone bruise
An MRI examination Monday revealed the nature of the ankle injury sustained by the Japan forward against the Heat on Nov. 18.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 3, 2022
Warriors and Wizards look ahead after Japan trip
While the Wizards are hoping to improve enough to earn a spot in the playoffs, the Warriors will be hoping to defend their NBA title.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 2, 2022
Stephen Curry sparks Warriors to second win over Wizards
The two-time NBA MVP spoke of wanting to return to Japan "at some point every summer" and said he particularly enjoyed meeting and interacting with young fans during the trip.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 2, 2022
NBA and Wizards celebrate Rui Hachimura's Japan homecoming
The 24-year-old forward has been the star of the show since his team arrived on Wednesday for their two-game preseason series with the reigning NBA champion Warriors.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 30, 2022
Warriors beat Wizards as NBA preseason returns to Japan
Rui Hachimura and Stephen Curry were the stars of the night at Saitama Super Arena as the reigning NBA champion Warriors led throughout.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 30, 2022
Stephen Curry's Warriors plan to thrill fans in Japan
The pair of NBA friendly games feature the Washington Wizards and their Japanese star Rui Hachimura.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Aug 20, 2022
NBA going global again after COVID-19 hiatus
The reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors will visit Japan for preseason games against the Washington Wizards and Japan's Rui Hachimura on Sept. 30 and Oct. 2
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 18, 2022
Defensive development key to Rui Hachimura's NBA future
Heading into the offseason, Hachimura said he knows he needs to keep working on his game, but there may be a gap between what he thinks he needs to do and what the Wizards expect.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 22, 2022
Rui Hachimura grabs eight rebounds in meeting with compatriot Yuta Watanabe
Forward Rui Hachimura scored 11 points and claimed a season-high eight rebounds in the Washington Wizards' 109-105 loss to Yuta Watanabe's Toronto Raptors on Friday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 10, 2022
Wizards' Rui Hachimura makes season debut
The Japan national team star missed 39 games after the Wizards allowed him to sit out training camp for personal reasons.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Nov 16, 2021
Wizards coach says team will not rush Rui Hachimura back
The 23-year-old forward has yet to play this season for the Wizards, who lead the Eastern Conference following an unexpectedly strong 10-3 start.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 20, 2021
Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanabe to miss season-opening head-to-head
The two Japanese stars will have three more chances to meet during the 2021-22 NBA season, which began on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 28, 2021
Wizards' Bradley Beal not getting vaxxed for ‘personal reasons’
The three-time All Star contracted COVID-19 over the summer, preventing him from playing in the Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 26, 2021
Wizards' Rui Hachimura to miss start of camp for personal reasons
The team said the Japan forward's absence was excused and that further updates would be provided in the future.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 4, 2021
Wizards' Rui Hachimura reflects on progress after first trip to playoffs
"The fact that I got that much court time in the playoffs means the team trusts me, and I feel like I delivered results," Hachimura said.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 21, 2021
Wizards blast Pacers in play-in game to earn playoff berth
Rui Hachimura scored 18 points to help the Wizards earn their first playoff berth since the 2017-18 season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 15, 2021
Rui Hachimura scores 14 as Wizards clinch play-in berth
The second-year Japanese forward shot 7-from-15 as part of a balanced Washington offensive effort that included 21 points from Russell Westbrook and 17 from Davis Bertans.

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world