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Chicago Bulls Sign Yuki Kawamura, Waive Jahmir Young

After leading Summer League in assists, Kawamura has secured a two-way contract, opening the door to a full roster spot as the Bulls negotiate Josh Giddey’s salary.

Japanese guard Yuki Kawamura has signed an NBA contract with the Chicago Bulls after making his league debut last season for the Memphis Grizzlies
The Chicago Bulls’ Yuki Kawamura attends a summer league practice session on July 7, 2025, at the Advocate Center in Las Vegas. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune/TNS)
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Overview

  • The Bulls officially added Kawamura to their roster on July 19 and cleared space by waiving guard Jahmir Young.
  • In five Las Vegas Summer League games, the 24-year-old averaged 10.2 points, 6.2 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 2.2 steals while delivering a team-best 31 assists.
  • Kawamura’s path to the NBA included five seasons in Japan’s B League and a standout showing at the 2024 Paris Olympics with rankings of third in both scoring and assists.
  • Bulls analyst Stacey King and mentor Ja Morant publicly praised Kawamura’s playmaking and competitiveness following his Summer League breakout.
  • Chicago now faces a decision on granting Kawamura a full roster spot as it balances those plans with Josh Giddey’s camp seeking a $30 million annual contract.