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WASHINGTON WIZARDS

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver next to Zaccharie Risacher after he was selected first overall by the Atlanta Hawks, at Barclays Center in New York on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 27, 2024
Hawks select Zaccharie Risacher No. 1 overall in NBA draft
Risacher most recently played for JL Bourg-en-Bresse of LNB Elite, France's premier division of professional basketball.
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 / 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
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
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
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.

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