Japan's Yuki Kawamura, a 24-year-old point guard who competed in the Paris Olympics, has signed a two-way NBA contract with the Chicago Bulls. The team announced the deal on Tuesday, releasing forward Trentyn Flowers in a related move. Kawamura averaged 20.3 points, 7.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds for Japan at the Olympics.
The Chicago Bulls bolstered their roster by signing Yuki Kawamura, a 24-year-old Japanese point guard, to a two-way contract on Tuesday. This announcement came as the Bulls released forward Trentyn Flowers to accommodate the addition.
Kawamura gained international attention during the Paris Olympics, where he averaged 20.3 points, 7.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds while representing Japan. His NBA experience includes last season with the Memphis Grizzlies, appearing in 22 games as a reserve and averaging 1.6 points.
Earlier, Kawamura played two preseason games for the Bulls in 2025, recording averages of 3.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists. Before entering the NBA, he spent five seasons in Japan's B League starting at age 18, where he averaged 16.7 points, 7.3 assists and 3.0 rebounds overall. He earned the league's Most Valuable Player award in 2023.
Currently, the Bulls hold a 17-19 record and sit ninth in the Eastern Conference this season, seeking contributions from versatile players like Kawamura to improve their standing.
