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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