Yuki Kawamura Rumors

Shams Charania: Japanese guard Yuki Kawamura has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. Bulls finalized the deal with Kawamura's agents at Wasserman to sign the 5-foot-8 point guard amid a strong summer league.

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KC Johnson: Jahmir Young waived to make way for Yukimania. Tough break for Young, who scored 37 in one summer league game but overall didn’t fare as well as Kawamura.

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This year is no different. Kawamura knows he can make an impact in this league. And he’ll take any opportunity to prove that point, again and again. “I believe I still can play in the NBA,” Kawamura said after his first NBA Summer League game with the Chicago Bulls. “I want to get a contract — two-way, whatever. I just want to get a contract.”

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Julia Poe: The Bulls have announced the full summer league roster. A couple notable items — Matas Buzelis is playing (as confirmed on draft night); Javon Freeman-Liberty is back; and Yuki Kawamura will be suiting up for Chicago.

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Memphis Grizzlies PR: Status Update: GG Jackson II has been recalled from the Memphis Hustle, and Yuki Kawamura has been transferred to the Grizzlies. Both will be available for the Grizzlies tonight against the Lakers.

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Yuki Kawamura on learning English: The Grizzlies organization, my teammates, especially Ja Morant, he has been helping me a lot. He’s my big brother, he teaches basketball skills, English… Sometimes bad English, like slang, you know what I’m saying? [laughs] But that’s cool, that’s cool, I love it! Jeremy Lin: How did you and Ja Morant become close? Yuki Kawamura: I don’t know why [laughs] At the first practice at training camp I asked him a lot of questions about basketball skills, English, American culture and so on. I just wanted to learn from him. I believe he’s the best point guard in the NBA right now. He’s my big brother and he’s my mentor.

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Drew Hill: Yuki Kawamura on Ja Morant's daughter Kaari cheering for him courtside: "I love it. She brings the energy every G League game and NBA game. We couldn't win for her tonight. I was disappointed in the result. "She's my goat. (Kaari) is my goat." pic.x.com/oSyl82inMW

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Yuki Kawamura on his relationship with Ja Morant: “I don’t know how to make relationship with him, but he’s so nice guy and he’s my great friend. Great teammate. My mentor.”

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Law Murray: The Memphis Grizzlies report that Ja Morant (knee) and Vince Williams Jr. (knee) are questionable for tonight at LA. FWIW, two-way contracts Yuki Kawamura and Zyon Pullin are available.

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Memphis Grizzlies PR: Status Update: Yuki Kawamura is out tonight against the Suns.

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Drew Hill: I asked Yuki Kawamura about his hug with Ja Morant after the game. "It was a special moment," he said. "Ja is my great friend. He is my guy."

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Jorge Sierra: At 5-foot-8, Yuki Kawamura has become the shortest international player in NBA history. (Also shortest player never to play NCAA basketball). Beat the odds and then some.

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Drew Hill: BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies are promoting Japanese point guard Yuki Kawamura from a Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way contract, sources tell me. Kawamura, who is learning English, has become a fan favorite in Memphis. Party on, Japan 🇯🇵

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Speaking in Memphis on Thursday before the Grizzlies faced the Charlotte Hornets in their second of five preseason matches, the former B.League MVP said, "I want to keep making a good impression." In a 119-94 defeat to the Hornets, Kawamura was held scoreless in nine minutes. He shot 0-for-4, including a pair of 3-point misses. Kawamura dished out one assist and had one turnover. Defining how he plays, Kawamura pointed out that he refuses to be lackadaisical. "Whether I play 40 minutes or one minute, nothing changes," Kawamura was quoted as saying by Kyodo News before the game. "Whenever I'm on the court, I play at 100 percent."

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