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Nene Hilario | Center/Forward

Team: Washington Wizards
Age / DOB:  (30) / 9/13/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'11' / 250
College: None
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Wizards GM Ernie Grunfeld said the team will weigh whether to keep Nene on a minutes count next season regardless of his health status.
Nene played in just 61 games this year due to a variety of injuries and is under contract for another three seasons for roughly $40 million. It's understandable the Wiz would want to prolong his career and his value for as long as possible. Nene averaged 12.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 0.6 blocks in 27 minutes per game this season. Apr 24 - 2:56 PM
Source: CSN Washington

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Nene Hilario - F/C - Wizards

Wizards owner Ted Leonsis said "it's amazing" what Nene adds to the Wizards.

Some Wizards fans are frustrated by the constant injuries Nene has dealt with since being traded to Washington, but the organization loves what he brings as a veteran of the game and there is no sign that the team will move into the future without him. Nene is under contract for another three seasons for approximately $40 million.
Source: CSN Washington
Apr 19 - 9:40 AM
Nene Hilario - F/C - Wizards

Nene admitted he considered retirement after battling through an injury-plagued season this year.

Nene, who won't play again this season, said he hopes to "never again" have a season like he did this year. "It was so hard to play the way I did it," he said. "I thought to end my career because it's so painful, my body can't support." Nene is owed nearly $40 million over the next three seasons, and the Wizards can only hope he can get back to full health with an offseason packed with rest. He will get an injection in his right knee to relieve "some of his agony."
Source: Washington Post
Apr 15 - 10:47 AM
Nene Hilario - F/C - Wizards

Nene (knee, foot) has ruled himself out for the Wizards' final two games.

Nene has a sore right knee and both of his shoulders are sore, but the biggest red flag is that he is once again "suffering" through a sore left foot. "I'm going to sit down," Nene said. "Let the young guys play ... That's not necessary, to play the last two games. For what?" We can only hope that a summer of rest and rehab will get him completely healthy for 2013-14.
Source: CSN Washington
Apr 14 - 12:54 PM
Nene Hilario - F/C - Wizards

Nene finished Sunday's defeat in Boston with seven points, five boards, three dimes and zero blocks in 26 foul-plagued minutes.

The Wizards' veteran had just seven points in 14 minutes on Saturday. He's not healthy and his limited mobility is exaggerating his foul problems, but he's also not injured enough to sit out any games (at the moment). Rounding out the frontcourt rotation, Emeka Okafor had eight points and nine boards, while Kevin Seraphin had 10 points, four boards and four turnovers in 25 minutes off the bench.
Related: Emeka Okafor, Kevin Seraphin
Apr 7 - 8:55 PM
Nene Hilario - F/C - Wizards

Nene played just 14 foul-plagued minutes vs. the Pacers, scoring seven points with four rebounds and one block.

The fouls didn't help his case for playing time, but Nene looked slow defensively and he's not 100 percent healthy, so Randy Wittman gave 36 minutes to backup Kevin Seraphin (15 points, four boards). Nene will have better luck vs. the Celtics on Sunday, though the return of Kevin Garnett should vastly improve Boston's interior defense after Tristan Thompson tagged them for 29 & 17 on Friday, Greg Monroe had 24 & 17 on Wednesday, and Nikola Pekovic dropped 29 points on Monday.
Related: Kevin Seraphin, Celtics
Apr 6 - 9:48 PM
Nene Hilario - F/C - Wizards

Nene played 28 minutes in a start against the Bulls on Tuesday, scoring 10 points with seven boards, four assists and one block.

He was out since March 25 and it was a mild surprise to see him play 28 minutes off the bat, which is right at his season average of 27.6 per game. Nene looked good on both ends and was about as active as he usually is. The Wizards are on a back-to-back set, so there should be some concern of him resting in Toronto.
Apr 2 - 10:31 PM
Nene Hilario - F/C - Wizards

Nene (knee) will start Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

It's Nene's first game since Mar. 25 and he's expected to be eased in slowly. It would be a surprise if he lasted anything more than 24-26 minutes. Still, it's enough to make Trevor Booker completely expendable in fantasy circles.
Source: Wizards on Twitter
Apr 2 - 5:42 PM
Nene Hilario - F/C - Wizards

Nene (knee) is expected to return against the Bulls on Tuesday.

It's not all good news for Nene's owners. "I don't know how many minutes I'm going to play, but yes, I'm going to try to play," he said. On top of that, Nene was still dealing with swelling in his right knee after Monday's light practice, an indication that he's not fully healthy. Nene should be back on the floor, but it's anyone's guess as to how his knee holds up when he's back in there. Nene has missed four straight games with the injury and his return should send Trevor Booker back to the bench.
Related: Trevor Booker
Source: Washington Post
Apr 2 - 1:44 PM
Nene Hilario - F/C - Wizards

Nene (knee) hopes to play limited minutes vs. the Bulls on Tuesday.

He admitted that his right knee is still sore, but he went through an intense workout and sounds ready to return soon. "My knee's a little swollen," he said. "I don't know how many minutes I'm going to play ... [If] I don't feel comfortable [I won't play]." These aren't very encouraging quotes, so reserve him until we've seen him make it through a game in one piece.
Related: Trevor Booker, Kevin Seraphin
Source: CSN Washington
Apr 1 - 5:28 PM
Nene Hilario - F/C - Wizards

Nene (knee) will not play against the Raptors on Sunday.

He was a game-time decision and the Wizards have almost always erred on the side of caution when it comes to Nene's health. Trevor Booker is starting and is not an option in standard leagues.
Related: Trevor Booker
Source: Mike Ganter on Twitter
Mar 31 - 6:15 PM
Nene Hilario - F/C - Wizards

Nene (knee) will not play Friday night against the Magic.

Nene was one of several game-time decisions for the Wizards although it seems that tag might've been a bit deceptive. Nene didn't play Wednesday either and figures to be replaced by a mix of Emeka Okafor and Kevin Seraphin. It's possible Chris Singleton will also see some extra minutes.
Related: Chris Singleton, Kevin Seraphin, Emeka Okafor
Source: Michael Lee on Twitter
Mar 29 - 6:14 PM
Nene Hilario - F/C - Wizards

Nene (knee), Trevor Ariza (flu), Martell Webster (abdomen), A.J. Price (groin) and Jason Collins (flu) are all game-time decisions against the Magic on Friday.

Well then. Nene, Ariza and Webster were all game-time decisions on Wednesday and did not play, so it's hard to guess if they'll be out there. Webster said previously he's eyeing a return no later than April 7, so we'd be shocked if he played, but Ariza and Collins will likely be true game-time calls. Price is still having trouble walking, so we can't believe that he'll be out there barring a miraculous recovery, and Nene will likely test his knee to determine his availability before tipoff. If all five guys are out, John Wall, Garrett Temple, Chris Singleton, Emeka Okafor and Kevin Seraphin will all see more action.
Related: Trevor Ariza, Jason Collins, Martell Webster, A.J. Price
Source: Wizards on Twitter
Mar 29 - 11:53 AM
Nene Hilario - F/C - Wizards

Nene (knee), Martell Webster (abdomen) and Trevor Ariza (flu) are all sidelined for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

All three players missed Monday's game as well and were considered game-time decisions entering tonight. Trevor Booker figures to get the start for Nene while Chris Singleton will likely see a ton of minutes on the wing with both Ariza and Webster sidelined. John Wall will have to carry a heavier burden than usual for the Wizards, who are also without Bradley Beal (ankle), A.J. Price (groin) and Jason Collins (flu).
Related: John Wall, Martell Webster, Trevor Ariza, Chris Singleton, Trevor Booker
Source: Wizards on Twitter
Mar 27 - 7:03 PM
Nene Hilario - F/C - Wizards

Nene (knee), Martell Webster (abdomen) and Trevor Ariza (flu) are all game-time decisions on Wednesday against the Thunder.

That's going to hurt fantasy owners who are relying on any of those three guys right now. All three players did not play on Monday, so it's conceivable that all three will be true game-time calls on Wednesday. If Nene sits, Trevor Booker would likely draw the start, and if both Webster and Ariza are out, Chris Singleton will be called into action on the wing. John Wall is going to have to carry the load again with how banged up the Wizards are right now.
Related: Chris Singleton, Martell Webster, Trevor Ariza, Trevor Booker
Source: Wizards on Twitter
Mar 27 - 11:58 AM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1John Wall
2A.J. Price
3Leandro Barbosa
SG1Bradley Beal
2Garrett Temple
3Cartier Martin
SF1Martell Webster
2Trevor Ariza
PF1Nene Hilario
2Trevor Booker
3Jan Vesely
4Chris Singleton
C1Emeka Okafor
2Kevin Seraphin
3Jason Collins