Rui Hachimura hasn’t played yet this season due to an eye issue and he was expected to miss three weeks of action. However, coach Scott Brooks said the former No. 9 overall pick will play on Thursday against the Bulls (via zoom call with reporters).
The Wizards are 0-4 and a dicey forward rotation has been among the team’s major issues.
Hachimura will play about 20 minutes in his debut, per Brooks, though his presence on the court will allow the team to stabilize its rotation.
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