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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, is guarded by Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes (4) during second-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

LeBron James’ 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ends but he gets winning assist vs. Raptors

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

France's Nicolas Batum, left, reaches in on Japan's Rui Hachimura in a men's basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Rui Hachimura makes early Olympic exit and has left Japan’s men’s basketball team with calf injury

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) reacts during Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies, Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) **FILE**

Hachimura becomes latest former Wizard to find NBA playoff success

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) smiles while sitting on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Washington. The Wizards won 138-118 and Hachimura scored a career-tying 30 points. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Rui Hachimura laughs, smiles amid trade buzz: ‘No comment’ on if he asked out from Wizards

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, right, and Washington Wizards' Rui Hachimura, left, fight for the ball during a preseason NBA basketball game between Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at Saitama Super Arena, in Saitama, north of Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Wizards’ Rui Hachimura records double-double in return to Japan

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference Play-in game, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) **FILE**

Squeezing Hachimura, who’s closer to season debut, into Wizards’ rotation will be challenge

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) reacts after he made a three-point basket during the second half of Game 4 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, May 31, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards sees ‘hack-a-Ben Simmons’ strategy pay off, forces Game 5 after Joel Embiid injury

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) reacts after he made a three-point basket during the second half of Game 4 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, May 31, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Rui Hachimura ‘growing up in front of our eyes’ with big Game 4 performance for Wizards

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) dunks against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Wizards in firm control of last play-in spot with 10 games left

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Bradley Beal, left, shoots against Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Friday, April 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Beal’s late heroics lift Wizards past Warriors 110-107

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) reacts after his dunk next to Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Rui Hachimura, with the help of Russell Westbrook, becoming ‘force’ on offensive end

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reaches for the ball against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Washington. Also seen is Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8), of Japan. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Rui Hachimura, Robin Lopez spur Wizards’ improved defense during winning streak

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) passes to Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) as Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) defends Irving during the second quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Rui Hachimura to miss three weeks with eye injury

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2019, file photo, Maccabi Fox Tel Aviv's Deni Avdija controls the ball during the Euro League basketball match between Olimpia Milan and Maccabi Fox Tel Aviv, in Milan, Italy. Avdija was selected by the Washington Wizards in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)

Israeli teen Deni Avdija drafted by Wizards at No. 9 overall

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8), of Japan, goes to the basket next to Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo (13), forward Solomon Hill (44) and guard Duncan Robinson, second from right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Rui Hachimura hits rookie wall: ‘I’m thinking too much’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura, of Japan, speaks to the media before an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards Rookie Rui Hachimura Underwent Procedure on Groin

By Bobby Bancroft - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura plays against the Detroit Pistons in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) **FILE**

Rui Hachimura, Wizards rookie, out at least five games with groin injury

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8), of Japan, reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Wizards business executives head to Japan as Rui Hachimura’s popularity grows

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8), of Japan, holds the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Rui Hachimura finding ‘comfort zone’ with an unpopular shot

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Rui Hachimura plays against the Atlanta Hawks in an NBA summer league basketball game Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

Wizards launch Japanese language ventures as Rui Hachimura gains following

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times