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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 • SI.COM

Bulls waive Yuki Kawamura Bulls waive Yuki Kawamura

OCTOBER 17 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Tuesday Kawamura (lower leg) didn't play in Tuesday's 124-117 preseason loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Kawamura remained sidelined for the club's penultimate preseason game due to lower-leg soreness. The two-way player's next opportunity to suit up will come in Thursday's preseason finale against the Timberwolves.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Kawamura has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against Milwaukee due to lower leg soreness, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact Kawamura will get Sunday off to recover from a lower leg injury. His next chance to play will come Tuesday at Denver.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

LOL: Bulls' Yuki Kawamura Discussed His Trash-Talking with Matas Buzelis The Chicago Bulls' Yuki Kawamura said he and Matas Buzelis have spent plenty of time trash talking during camp.

OCTOBER 8 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Japanese NBA Star Yuki Kawamura Believes He Can Make Impact on Bulls Yuki Kawamura couldn't help but reminisce. After the Memphis Grizzlies failed to tender a qualifying offer to the Japanese point guard, his...

OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM

Yuki Kawamura should be on the Kings' radar The Sacramento Kings need an explosive playmaker who can pass, score, and play defense, and that person could be Yuki Kawamura.

SEPTEMBER 27 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Bulls Player Preview: Undersized floor general brings flair to Chicago's bench NBA fan-favorite Yuki Kawamura looks to make an impact in 2025-26. Take a look at his journey from Summer League standout to key bench guard...

SEPTEMBER 20 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Bulls 2025 NBA Summer League: Under-the-radar winners and losers from Las Vegas After a 3-2 stint in Sin City, Chicago had some obvious winners like Yuki Kawamura and Matas Buzelis, but the Bulls had some stealth victors...

JULY 20 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Bulls sign guard Yuki Kawamura - the shortest player in the NBA - to a two-way contract CHICAGO - The Chicago Bulls signed guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract Saturday, rewarding the...

JULY 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Signs two-way deal with Chicago The Bulls signed Kawamura to a two-way contract, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Kawamura made a significant impression during his time in the Las Vegas Summer League, playing in five games. He averaged 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 2.2 steals per game, shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 41.7 percent from beyond the arc. The 24-year-old spent the 2024-25 campaign with the Grizzlies, but rarely saw the floor, averaging 4.2 minutes across 22 regular-season games.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Yuki Kawamura offers heartfelt message to fans after Bulls Summer League stint | Sporting News Yuki Kawamura reflects on Summer League after dominant finale.

JULY 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NBA 2K26 Summer League: Jazz-Bulls Javon Freeman-Liberty scores 22 points, Yuki Kawamura puts on a passing clinic and the Bulls defeat the Jazz 105-92 in the Summer League fin...

JULY 19 • NBA.COM

Double-doubles in win Kawamura racked up 20 points (6-11 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and two steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 105-92 win against the Jazz.

Impact Kawamura finished his stint in the Las Vegas Summer League strong, hitting a game-high six three-pointers to go along with a game-high 10 assists. The Japanese import continues to prove he can play on the NBA level as an elite distributor and three-point shooter.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Yuki Kawamura's summer league performance will force Bulls to make tough decision Yuki Kawamura has stood out, forcing the Chicago Bulls to consider their two-way contract slots.

JULY 16 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Double-doubles off bench Kawamura notched 15 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 assists, one rebound and three steals in 28 minutes of Tuesday's 114-105 Summer League win over the Pacers.

Impact Kawamura, who was on a two-way contract with the Grizzlies in 2024-25, appeared in 22 games at the NBA level. He was a standout for the Memphis Hustle in the G League, however, so it's not a surprise to see him make an impression on the Bulls during the Summer League.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

'Heart over height:' Yuki Kawamura searches for place in NBA during summer league stint with Bulls LAS VEGAS - Yuki Kawamura came to Las Vegas with a simple goal: get a contract. The second-year poin...

JULY 15 • KANSASCITY.COM

NBA Fans React To Yuki Kawamura's Performance In Bulls-Pacers The NBA Summer League may not have stars playing on the court, as most of those playing are young players or those trying to earn the right...

JULY 15 • SI.COM

NBA Fans React to Yuki Kawamura's Statement After Bulls Opportunity Not many Japanese-born basketball players have had the chance to make the NBA. The most notable in recent memory has been current Los Angele...

JULY 10 • SI.COM

Yuki Kawamura Breaks Silence After Grizzlies Departure Fan-favorite Yuki Kawamura's stint with the Memphis Grizzlies ended recently, as the Japanese guard picked up a spot on the Chicago Bulls' r...

JULY 4 • SI.COM

Lamar Stevens scores career-high 31 points as Grizzlies coast to a 132-97 win over Mavericks

Lamar Stevens scored a career-high 31 points

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Yuki Kawamura Highlights vs Dallas Mavericks

APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE

Yuki Kawamura is dropping DIMES over his HEAD & Ja Morant is Loving it! 🔥

APRIL 13 • YOUTUBE

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Lamar Stevens scores career-high 31 points as Grizzlies coast to a 132-97 win over Mavericks