Overview
- The Clippers announced on Monday that they had waived 25-year-old point guard Yuki Kawamura, reducing their preseason roster to 20 players.
- Kawamura signed a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 training-camp contract that gives the Clippers the right to steer him to their G League affiliate if he clears waivers.
- If Kawamura reports to the San Diego Clippers and remains there for at least 60 days he would be eligible for a reported $91,000 Exhibit 10 bonus.
- Kawamura has strong credentials outside the NBA, including B.League MVP honors in 2022–23 and high-level G League production, while his NBA minutes and shooting efficiency have been limited to date.
- The waiver preserves Kawamura’s development path and keeps him eligible for a two-way or standard NBA call-up if he performs well in the G League or attracts interest from other teams.