Yuki Kawamura News, Rumors, Updates - LA Clippers

Cut loose by Clippers Kawamura was waived by the Clippers on Monday.

Impact Competing on an Exhibit 10 contract, Kawamura tallied 10 points in Saturday's preseason loss to the Raptors but will ultimately fall short of earning an Opening Night roster spot. The guard is now a likely candidate to see action with the G League's San Diego Clippers.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench Kawamura registered 10 points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four assists and two steals across 14 minutes off the bench in Saturday's preseason matchup against the Raptors.

Impact Kawamura made the most of his limited playing time, shooting efficiently while contributing as both a playmaker and defender. His two steals were noticeable, as they highlighted his defensive activity, and he finished with a plus-12 rating, the Clippers' second-highest mark behind Jahmyl Telfort. The performance offered an encouraging glimpse of his ability to provide energy and offensive creation off the bench. However, it remains to be seen whether his preseason showing will be enough to earn a roster spot ahead of Opening Night.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Fighting for roster spot Kawamura ended with five points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, 10 assists and one steal in 18 minutes during China's 123-70 win over Qatar in Tuesday's FIBA World Cup qual...

Impact Kawamura dished out a team-high 10 dimes Tuesday. The 25-year-old point guard landed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Clippers this offseason, and he'd help fortify Los Angeles' backcourt depth should he make the final roster following training camp in the fall. Otherwise, Kawamura would be a candidate to be a featured member of the G League's San Diego Clippers.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Catches on with Clippers Kawamura signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Clippers on Sunday.

Impact Kawamura finished the past season as a two-way player for the Bulls, appearing in 18 games at the NBA level while averaging 3.4 points (on 32.7 percent shooting from the field), 2.6 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 11.6 minutes per contest. The 25-year-old point guard became a free agent after the Bulls declined to tender him a qualifying offer prior to the start of the new league year, and after sitting on the open market for more than a month, Kawamura has found an opportunity with LA. He could get the chance to compete for a standard roster spot or two-way spot with the Clippers, but in all likelihood, Kawamura will be waived before the start of the season and join the organization's G League affiliate in San Diego.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Yuki Kawamura's Chances of Making the Clippers Roster After Signing a Camp Deal The fan favorite will hope to stick with the Clippers.

AUGUST 10 • SI.COM

Yuki Kawamura is winning over Pacers exactly the way he always does Joy is hard to find in basketball nowadays. Unless, of course, you are Yuki Kawamura.

JULY 14 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Pacers quietly steal former Bulls fan favorite that Chicago gave up on The Indiana Pacers swept in and stole fan favorite Yuki Kawamura from the Chicago Bulls to deploy in Summer League.

JULY 6 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Kings should take a chance on this underutilized point guard If the Sacramento Kings are looking for an affordable but major move, they should look no further than Yuki Kawamura.

MAY 5 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Notches 14 points in loss Kawamura supplied 14 points (5-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes during Sunday's 149-128 loss to Dallas.

Impact With the Bulls' backcourt battling injuries all year long, Chicago signed Kawamura to a one-year, two-way contract to help shore things up in January. The point guard averaged 3.4 points, 2.6 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 11.6 minutes per tilt over 18 games this season. Kawamura is likely to be in search of another two-way opportunity this offseason, whether it be with Chicago or elsewhere.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Kawamura (quad) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's meeting with the Spurs.

Impact Kawamura will be available to play Monday, but he's a negligible part of the Bulls' rotation. He's made just 11 appearances for the Bulls this season, averaging 3.0 points and 2.9 assists in 11 minutes per game.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 21 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Increased role in win Kawamura contributed five points (1-2 FG, 3-3 FT), one rebound and two assists across 12 minutes during Monday's 132-107 win over the Grizzlies.

Impact Kawamura saw an increase in playing time, albeit during the home stretch, when the result was already in the bag. While he has endeared himself to the Chicago fans, Kawamura is not someone who needs to be considered in fantasy leagues.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

One of Bulls' most skilled players sadly has a fatal flaw that can't be fixed Yuki Kawamura's skills can't be denied, but his size keeps him off the court with the Bulls.

MARCH 2 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Brandon Ingram scores 33 points as Raptors beat new-look Bulls 123-107

Brandon Ingram scored 33 points, Immanuel Quickley had 24 and the Toronto Raptors beat the new-look Chicago Bulls 123-107

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Chicago Bulls Still Aren't Contenders But They're Finally Fun Again | Deadspin.com The Bulls won’t contend in 2026, but a young core led by Coby White, Matas Buzelis and Yuki Kawamura has made Chicago one of the NBA’s most...

FEBRUARY 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

Back at full strength Kawamura (oblique) is available for Thursday's game against Miami.

Impact Kawamura has put an oblique injury behind him and will be available off the bench if called upon Thursday night. However, he's yet to appear in an NBA game so far this season and should continue to see the majority of his playing time in the G League.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Yuki Kawamura's path to playing time after signing with Bulls | Sporting News Injuries to Josh Giddey and Coby White offer opportunity for Kawamura.

JANUARY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bulls make sudden roster change, bring back fan-favorite guard The Chicago Bulls signed Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract and released Trentyn Flowers.

JANUARY 6 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Bulls Signing Yuki Kawamura, Waiving Trentyn Flowers The Bulls are bringing back undersized point guard Yuki Kawamura on a new deal.

JANUARY 6 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Inks two-way pact with Chicago Kawamura (lower leg) signed a two-way contract with the Bulls on Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Kawamura signed a two-way pact with the Bulls in July but was waived before the start of the regular season. However, he'll rejoin the team on a two-way deal. In a corresponding move, Chicago has waived Trentyn Flowers (knee). Kawamura will likely spend most of his time with the G League's Windy City Bulls, though he should provide emergency depth for the parent club while Josh Giddey (hamstring) is sidelined.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Billy Donovan's Sincere Message to Recently Waived Favorite Yuki Kawamura At 5-foot-8, Yuki Kawamura won over fans across Chicago during his short time with the Bulls. The undersized point guard's infectious energy...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • SI.COM

Bulls waive Yuki Kawamura Bulls waive Yuki Kawamura

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Let go by Chicago The Bulls waived Kawamura (lower leg) on Friday, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact Kawamura is still dealing with right lower-leg pain and didn't appear in Chicago's final three preseason games. Now, he'll have to explore other opportunities. The 24-year-old point guard signed a two-way deal with Chicago in July after spending the 2024-25 season on a two-way deal with Memphis, during which he averaged 1.6 points across 4.2 minutes per game in 22 regular-season appearances.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Thursday Kawamura (lower leg) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.

Impact Kawamura will miss Thursday's preseason finale while tending to a lower leg injury. He appears destined to spend the majority of his time in the G League this season, so it's unlikely that the 24-year-old will see the floor in Thursday's regular-season opener against Detroit even if he's back at full strength.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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