Nov 6, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Yuki Kawamura (17) shoots during warm ups prior to the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Bulls Announce Yuki Kawamura Signing, Waive 6-foot-2 Guard

Originally posted on Chicago Bulls on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated Jul 19, 2025 5:31 PM ET

The NBA Summer League is not only an opportunity for teams to get a glimpse into what their recent draft picks and other younger players look like, but it's a chance for players to earn a roster spot in the NBA for next season. Whether that be a standard contract, two-way deal, or even just an Exhibit 10 deal to training camp, players are all competing for the handful of spots.

For Chicago Bulls Summer League guard Yuki Kawamura, he was not brought back by the Memphis Grizzlies after occupying one of their two-way spots last season. After an impressive showing in Las Vegas, highlighted by a 20-point, 10-assist outing, the Bulls have made things official on a deal with the Japanese star.

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. pic.twitter.com/3vgsFRDmlU
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) July 19, 2025

The following shared by the Bulls via a press release: " The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has signed guard Yuki Kawamura (YOO-kee kah-wah-MOO-rah) to a two-way contract. In a related move, Chicago has waived guard Jahmir Young ."

Young served as the Bulls' starting point guard through the five games in Las Vegas, averaging 13.6 points and 4.0 assists. His numbers were heavily weighted by a 40-point outing against the Milwaukee Bucks, a Bulls franchise Summer League record.

40 PTS 7 3PM 13/18 FG

Jahmir Young made HISTORY in Vegas! The G League All-Rookie Team honoree dropped a @chicagobulls Summer League record 40 PTS (13/18 FG). This is the highest scoring game of #NBASummer so far this year. pic.twitter.com/XqcGVPUdQE
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) July 17, 2025

"[Kawamura's] team-leading 31 total assists was the second-most assists by a Bulls player in a single Las Vegas Summer League session since at least 2013, and he was one of three players to average at least 6.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game throughout NBA 2K26 Summer League 2025 play."

Young's 40-point outing might not have been enough to keep his spot with the Bulls, but it should make him a strong candidate to land a two-way spot elsewhere.

This article first appeared on Chicago Bulls on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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