Yuki Kawamura searches for a place in the NBA during summer league stint with the Chicago Bulls

Yuki Kawamura searches for a place in the NBA during summer league stint with the Chicago Bulls

Yuki Kawamura came to Las Vegas with a simple goal: get a contract. The second-year point guard understands the challenge. Last season, Kawamura was the shortest player in the NBA at 5-foot-8. No matter. He won a training camp contract, then a two-way deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. His playing time wasn’t much — 93 minutes in total — but it was enough to showcase his abilities as a playmaker at the highest level. This year is no different. Kaw…

Chicago Bulls fans are all saying the same thing after Yuki Kawamura‘s performance in Summer League

Summer League isn’t just about rookies proving their worth. It’s where overlooked players fight for their NBA dreams. Yuki Kawamura just delivered the performance of his career. The 5’8” point guard is forcing Chicago to reconsider their roster plans. The forgotten Memphis backup who became Chicago’s most exciting Summer League star Kawamura technically entered his second NBA season despite being undrafted in 2023. His tenure with the Memphis Gr…

Yuki Kawamura Was Orchestrating In Las Vegas! | July 14, 2025

Yuki Kawamura Was Orchestrating In Las Vegas! | July 14, 2025 The Bulls defeated the Pacers, 114-105 tonight in Indiana. Matas Buzelis contributed a team-high 28 points to go with 5 rebounds and 2 three pointers, with Noa Essengue of the Bulls adding an additional 21 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3P) and 3 rebounds in [...]

Kawamura Shines in Summer League Despite Size Challenges

timesng.com: LAS VEGAS — Japanese point guard Yuta Kawamura arrived in Las Vegas with a clear goal: to secure a contract. Standing at just 5-foot-8, Kawamura was the shortest player in the NBA last season but impressed by winning a training camp contract and a two-way deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite limited playing time — only […] This post Kawamura Shines in Summer League Despite Size Challenges appeared first on Kawamura Shines in Sum…