Rui Hachimura Shocked To See Anthony Davis On Wizards Bench

Merlin sees Rui Hachimura admit he was "shocked" and "totally forgot about" Anthony Davis on the Wizards' bench after Monday's Lakers win. Davis, moved to Washington via a multi-team trade, still has not played for the Wizards because of a hand injury and may not return until next season. The exchange was small but revealing as the Lakers keep rolling, winning 12 of 13 and sitting 49-26, 1.5 games ahead of Denver. Merlin notes Washington looks to the future, buying low by pairing Davis with Trae Young and hunting a high 2026 pick. Hachimura's surprise shows how quietly the roster shifted and how little Davis has affected the court this year. The Lakers need only more wins to lock seeding while the Wizards assemble pieces for next season.