HoopGuess Answer — August 9, 2026 (Puzzle #70)
Daily puzzle #70 · August 9, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Rui Hachimura
LA Clippers
- Team
- LAC
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Pacific
- Pos
- F
- Height
- 6'8"
- Age
- 28
- No.
- #28
The August 9 mystery player was Rui Hachimura of the LA Clippers — a 6'8" forward wearing #28, age 28. LA Clippers play in the Western Conference’s Pacific Division. Hachimura played his college basketball at Gonzaga. He was born in Japan.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Pacific Division.
- Listed at 6'8" — a forward (F).
- Wears #28.
- Age 28.
- College: Gonzaga.
- Born in Japan.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for August 9, 2026?
HoopGuess #70 (August 9, 2026) was Rui Hachimura — LA Clippers, F, 6'8", age 28, #28.
Can I still play the August 9, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #70 and you get the usual eight guesses. Archive rounds are counted separately and never touch your daily streak.
How many guesses do you get in HoopGuess?
Eight. Each guess has to be a real, current NBA player, and the board compares his team, conference, division, position, height, age and jersey number against the answer. Play today’s puzzle or pick another day from the archive.