The Wizards will open their 2019 Summer League slate on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans at 10:00 P.M. ET on ESPN. The game will include the anticipated debut of No. 9 pick Rui Hachimura, with Troy Brown Jr. and Admiral Schofield headlining the team as well. Zion Williamson and the Pelicans played on Friday night against the Knicks.
Rui’s debut
Rui Hachimura will make his debut on Saturday, one that many around the world are looking forward to. Summer League head coach Robert Pack said on Friday he expects Hachimura to start at power forward, and he could have some opportunities to play with bigger lineups as well as play center.