Yuki Kawamura appeared in 22 games for the Memphis Grizzlies during his rookie NBA season. This offseason, the 24-year-old played for the Chicago Bulls at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Bulls will now sign Kawamura to a two-way contract. Via 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." Many NBA fans were happy about the news on social media. @NationMffl: "All NBA fans should be celebrating this " @NBAW0RLD24: "LETS GOOOOOOOO" @BolWrld: "Deserved" @BoogCB: "BANGGGGG LETS GOOO" @ShareBullsLove: "Great for the Windy City Bulls. He'll draw tons of fans, and he's a good player who will help develop the guys on that team." @Hcp1Hcp: "Kawamura is going to have a career in the NBA. Scrappy firey players will fit in somewhere." @Sam_____219: "EXTREMELY RARE BULLS W EVERYONE TAKE A PICT
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