No.1 Player Yuki Kawamura Signs to Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Over Georgia Bulldogs And Nebraska…..
The Memphis Grizzlies are signing rookie point guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract, the team announced Saturday afternoon.
Kawamura signed a non-guaranteed exhibit 10 contract with the Grizzlies during the preseason. He recorded 15 assists in a two-game span that showcased his passing and playmaking skills.
A week before the preseason, Derrick Rose announced his retirement, leaving Memphis in need of depth at point guard. Scotty Pippen Jr. was upgraded by the team from a two-way contract to a regular one. That gave the 5-
Kawamura is now the shortest active player in the NBA. The Japan native starred for his host country in the 2024 Tokyo Olympics. He joins Yuta Watanabe as the only Japanese players to play for the Grizzlies. Kawamura is also the second active Japanese player, joining Rui Hachimura.
Kawamura can only play for a maximum of 50 games while on a two-way contract. Additionally, he will not be able to play in the playoffs.
Kawamura is one of three players that fill the Grizzlies’ two-way spots, along with rookie guard Cam Spencer and center Jay Huff. Kawamura will play for the G League Memphis Hustle when he is not with the Grizzlies.
