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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, nonstop hustle, and ability to thread passes through tight defenses made him a fan favorite among supporters who loved his underdog story from Japan's pro leagues to the NBA.

Chicago Bulls News / Total Apex Sports / October 18

Chicago Bulls Make Tough Call on Yuki Kawamura: Medical Concerns Force Unexpected Roster Move in 2025

The phone call came on a Friday night from the Chicago Bulls, the kind that breaks hearts in professional basketball. For Yuki Kawamura, the 5-foot-8 dynamo who had captured imaginations across two continents, his NBA dream hit a devastating roadblock.

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Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Bulls add new two-way talent after waiving fan favorite

It was a busy Friday for the Chicago Bulls. Three hours after signing Mac McClung to a contract, they decided to waive him, per Legion Hoops. At the same

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Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / October 17

Bulls Sign Promising 20-Year-Old Forward After Waiving Yuki Kawamura

The Chicago Bulls have continued to shake up their roster as the regular season comes closer, making some of their last rounds of waivings and signings before Opening Day arrives.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / October 6

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 journey in Tennessee came to an abrupt end.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / September 29

Matas Buzelis' Surprising Admission About New Bulls Teammate Yuki Kawamura

The upcoming season for the Chicago Bulls will be one defined by youth. Of the 19 players currently on the Chicago roster, 14 are 25 or younger. Chicago

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / August 15

Michael Jordan Helps Yuki Kawamura in Unexpected Way

The Chicago Bulls have not made as many moves as fans were hoping for this offseason, with no significant free agency signings and just one Lonzo Ball-for-Isaac Okoro trade swap with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 11

How Bulls, Michael Jordan helping Yuki Kawamura speak Chicago’s language

With just weeks until NBA training camps ramp up, fans of the hard-running Chicago Bulls are gradually getting comfortable with a “special” point guard running the second unit.

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Chicago Bulls News / Last Word On Sports / July 19

Bulls Sign Fan Favorite After Special Summer League

Saturday was a win for the short kings, as the Chicago Bulls have agreed to sign 5-foot-8 point guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Chicago Bulls News / Last Word On Sports / July 19

Diminutive Fan Favorite Shines In Bulls Summer League Finale

Despite not receiving all that much playing time last season, Yuki Kawamura quickly became a fan favorite. Spending the year on a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, the 5-foot-8 point guard was the shortest player in the NBA in 2024-25.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 17

Unheralded Chicago Bulls player turning heads at 2025 Summer League

The Chicago Bulls might’ve found a diamond in the rough during NBA Summer League. Yuki Kawamura has quietly put up really good outings, and he looks like he could be a piece of the Bulls they didn’t know they had.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

Yuki Kawamura reveals how he’s getting comfortable with Bulls

Last season, Yuki Kawamura may have only been on a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, but he immediately became a fan favorite. The Grizzlies opted to renounce Yuki Kawamura’s rights this offseason, and he’s latched on with the Chicago Bulls during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / July 4

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' roster for the NBA Summer League.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / April 14

Yuki Kawamura Wraps Up Season With a Career Night

Since the beginning of the 2024-25 NBA season, Yuki Kawamura has had one of the most interesting stories to follow. Labeled as the shortest guy in the league, the Japanese player made a huge deal just by making an NBA roster.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / March 13

Yuki Kawamura's Insane Pass in Latest Game Goes Viral

Memphis Grizzlies standout two-way guard Yuki Kawamura has become an automatic fan favorite with his off-court presence and natural on-court skills at only 5-foot-8.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Grizzlies Make Yuki Kawamura Announcement After 10 Straight Missed Games

Despite losing four straight games from the end of February through the beginning of March, the Memphis Grizzlies are in the midst of a two-game winning streak.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Grizzlies Make Yuki Kawamura Announcement After 20 G League Games

Despite being 38-22, the Memphis Grizzlies are currently in a slump as they won just three of their last nine games. Because of this, they have dropped to the No.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Athlon Sports / February 19

Grizzlies Make Yuki Kawamura Announcement After 20 NBA Games

As they prepare for their battle against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night to begin the second half of the season, the Memphis Grizzlies are hoping that their momentum will carry over.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

The Yuki Kawamura Craze is Real

Yuki Kawamura has to be one of the most beloved players in the league, despite being the 11th or 12th man on the Memphis Grizzlies. Yuki Kawamura fans cheer for him in every arena, whether that is in Memphis or on the road.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / November 20, 2024

Yuki Kawamura's Performance in Grizzlies' G League Game Goes Viral

The Memphis Grizzlies took a flyer on Yuki Kawamura in undrafted free agency this offseason, as the 5-foot-8 Japanese point guard quickly became a fan favorite.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Yardbarker / November 11, 2024

Is Yuki Kawamura more than just a fun NBA rarity?

Yuki Kawamura is quickly becoming one of the best stories in this young NBA season. But can the 5'8" guard become more than just a novelty?

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / October 21, 2024

Yuki Kawamura Shares Heartfelt Message to After Big Contract News

The Memphis Grizzlies made international news when they signed guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract. The entire basketball world rejoiced at the decision, but no one was happier than Kawamura himself.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Field Level Media / October 19, 2024

Report: Grizzlies sign G Yuki Kawamura to two-way deal

Following productive play in the preseason, guard Yuki Kawamura is set to sign a two-way NBA contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN reported Saturday.