Rui Hachimura

The Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ injury absence for a 116-110 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura combined for 49 points.

The Wizards outgunned the Pacers 154-141. Westbrook finished with 14 points, a career-high 21 rebounds and a career-high-tying 24 assists.

Damian Lillard scored 32 points, Gary Trent Jr. added 26 as the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers held on for a 132-121 victory over the Washington Wizards.

Rookie of the Year Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies was the lone unanimous selection to the NBA’s All-Rookie Team that was announced Tuesday.

Washington Wizards rookie forward Rui Hachimura will miss at least the team's next five games because of an injured groin. Hachimura will be re-evaluated.

Jaylen Brown scored 20 points, Kemba Walker added 15 and the U.S. World Cup team finally got to enjoy an easy night, rolling past Japan 98-45 in the Group E finale.

First-round NBA draft pick Rui Hachimura scored 35 points to lead Japan to a 99-89 win over New Zealand in World Cup warm-up game at Port Chiba Arena.

Rui Hachimura became the first player from Japan to get chosen in the first round of the NBA draft, the 9th overall pick by the rebuilding Washington Wizards.

Rui Hachimura's first coach told him after one practice that he would play in the NBA. And is expected to be the first Japanese player to be a first-round pick in the draft

Gonzaga star forward Rui Hachimura has declared for the NBA draft. The junior said Monday he will hire an agent as he pursues a professional career.