Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura had a hard week filled with mixed emotions, as he learned of the passing of basketball star Kobe Bryant, but later was selected for the Rising Stars game at the NBA All-Star weekend.On Friday, Hachimura, who has been sidelined since mid-December with a groin injury, spoke to reporters for the first time since he resumed practice and said he is gradually progressing in his rehab and is eager to return to full strength."I'm glad to be able to practice and to be able to do it with my teammates. I hope I'll be cleared to play in a game very soon," Hachimu…READ FULL ARTICLE
