Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | Japanese |
| Date of Birth | 02/05/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Yanai, Yamaguchi, Japan |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Yuki Kawamura
12/10/2026
The Los Angeles Clippers waived Yuki Kawamura on Monday, ending his training camp stint with the team. Despite scoring 10 points in a preseason loss to the Toronto Raptors, he fell short of earning an Opening Night roster spot. He is now expected to play for the G League's San Diego Clippers.
10/08/2026
The Clippers signed Yuki Kawamura to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, giving him another chance to stick in the NBA after he became a free agent when the Chicago Bulls declined to tender him a qualifying offer. The 25-year-old point guard, who had spent the 2025-26 season with the Bulls on a two-way deal, was reunited with Japan teammate Rui Hachimura at camp.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Japanese point guard who has played in the NBA and the Japanese B.League, and who also represents the Japan men's national team. |
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| Current Team | Free agent (waived by the Los Angeles Clippers on 12/10/2026) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
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| Weight | 159 lb (72 kg) |
| Position | Point guard |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Fukuoka Daiichi High School, Fukuoka |
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| College | Tokai University |
Relationships & More
| Teammate on Japan national team | Rui Hachimura |
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Career
| Draft Status | Undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft |
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| National Team | Japan men's national basketball team, including the 2023 FIBA World Cup and the 2024 Olympic basketball tournament |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was the shortest player in the 2025-26 NBA season at 5 ft 7 in. | |
| 2. Became one of the first pair of Japanese teammates to debut together for the Los Angeles Clippers alongside Rui Hachimura in October 2026. | |
| 3. Signed an Exhibit 10 training camp contract with the Los Angeles Clippers in August 2026 and reunited with Rui Hachimura at training camp. | |
| 4. Was waived by the Los Angeles Clippers in October 2026 before the start of the 2026-27 season, making him a likely candidate for the G League's San Diego Clippers. |
