Tag: Rui Hachimura

Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura tallied 11 points and eight rebounds in his return to the lineup on Monday night after missing the past 23 games due to a groin injury.

The first-round pick logged 26 minutes during the 125-117 loss to the Golden State Warriors, playing in roughly six-minute stretches. Hachimura looked comfortable in his return and had a few nice post moves throughout the night.

Hachimura was inadvertently kicked in the groin by teammate Isaac Bonga on Dec. 16 against the Detroit Pistons. Hachimura left after the first half of that game and did not return after suffering a groin contusion.

Hachimura was cleared for all basketball activities roughly two weeks ago and needed to knock off some rust and work on his conditioning prior to returning to the court after missing so much time.

Prior to the injury, Hachimura was averaging 13.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. Given Monday was his first game back after a lengthy absence, it will likely take a few games to return to how he played before going down.

The Wizards play next on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks.

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After missing the past 21 games with a groin injury, Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura is “close” to returning to the court, head coach Scott Brooks said on Tuesday.

Hachimura was inadvertently kicked in the groin by teammate Isaac Bonga on Dec. 16 against the Detroit Pistons. Hachimura left after the first half of that game and did not return after suffering a groin contusion.

Brooks told reporters last week that Hachimura had been cleared for all basketball activities but still needed to work on his conditioning and get back into game shape.

Hachimura could return as soon as this weekend, Brooks said.

Rui is once again getting closer. He had a good workout yesterday, went through everything, shootaround today. I don’t anticipate him playing on Thursday [against the Charlotte Hornets] but over the weekend, you never know. He is getting close, which is great. Every day he is getting a little bit better, he is getting confident, [his] conditioning is improving. The rust is disappearing. He is going to be ready and it’s going to be soon. That’s a bright spot.

Coach Brooks on preparing for the Bucks, the latest on Rui Hachimura, and more from after shootaround.#WizBucks | #RepTheDistrict pic.twitter.com/hgxS6VModM

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) January 28, 2020

Prior to suffering the injury, Hachimura had started in each of the Wizards’ 25 games to that point and was fifth in scoring among all rookies. Hachimura is averaging 13.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game for the Wizards. His 5.8 rebounds per game are tied for first among all rookie players.

After playing the Hornets on Thursday, the Wizards host the Brooklyn Nets in the second game of a six-game homestand on Saturday so Hachimura could see his return against Kyrie Irving & Co.

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Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura has been cleared for all basketball activities after missing the past 17 games due to a groin injury suffered last month.

Head coach Scott Brooks provided the update on Wednesday afternoon as the Wizards prepare to face the Miami Heat. Brooks added that Hachimura still needs to get into game shape prior to returning as the team is hopeful he can play by the All-Star break.

Hachimura was inadvertently kicked in the groin by teammate Isaac Bonga on Dec. 16 against the Detroit Pistons. Hachimura left after the first half of that game and did not return after suffering a groin contusion.

Injury updates per Coach Brooks ⬇️

Rui Hachimura (groin) has been cleared for all activities, but needs to get into game shape.

Anzejs Pasecniks (sprained left ankle) is out tonight in Miami.

Moe Wagner (sprained left ankle) has been cleared for non-contact activities.

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) January 22, 2020

Prior to suffering the injury, Hachimura had started in each of the Wizards’ 25 games to that point and was fifth in scoring among all rookies. Hachimura is averaging 13.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game for the Wizards. His 5.8 rebounds per game are first among all rookie players.

The Wizards certainly won’t rush Hachimura back to the lineup but the update on Wednesday sounds as though the rookie is on the mend and close to playing again.

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Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks said on Monday that first-round pick Rui Hachimura is walking better and lifting weights again after suffering a groin injury last month.

Hachimura has missed the past 14 games for the Wizards after he was inadvertently kicked in the groin by teammate Isaac Bonga on Dec. 16 against the Detroit Pistons. Hachimura left after the first half of that game and did not return after suffering a groin contusion.

Brooks told reporters, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic, that he is hopeful Hachimura can travel with the team as the Wizards are on the road for six of their next seven games. Traveling with the team would be a step in the right direction for Hachimura as it could signal he is close to returning.

Rui Hachimura is at the Wizards’ practice facility now & Scott Brooks said he hopes Rui can travel w/ the team on the upcoming road trip. He, of course, won’t play but traveling with the group would be another step for Rui, who Brooks says is walking better & lifting weights now

— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) January 13, 2020

Prior to suffering the injury, Hachimura had started in each of the Wizards’ 25 games to that point and was fifth in scoring among all rookies. He had scored in double figures in eight straight games, averaging 18.4 points over that span.

Hachimura is averaging 13.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists this season.

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Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura has missed the past seven games after suffering a groin injury and does not appear to be nearing an immediate return to the court.

The Wizards announced that Hachimura would miss five games and would be re-evaluated after Christmas Day but head coach Scott Brooks indicated on Monday that the first-round pick is still sore and has no update on a potential return.

Hachimura appeared to be kicked in the groin by teammate Isaac Bonga on Dec. 16 against the Detroit Pistons. Hachimura left the game after the first half and did not return after suffering a groin contusion.

Scott Brooks on if there’s concern that Rui Hachimura‘s groin injury is really long term: “No, no. It’s just, he’s sore. He’s sore. We all know what that means…Nothing long term.”

Rui will miss his 7th straight game tomorrow and hasn’t been with the team during this stretch.

— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) December 29, 2019

Prior to suffering the injury, Hachimura had started in each of the Wizards’ 25 games to that point and was fifth in scoring among all rookies. He had scored in double figures in eight straight games, averaging 18.4 points over that span.

Hachimura is averaging 13.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists this season.

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