Yuki Kawamura Returns to Bulls After Injury, Continues NBA Dream with Two-Way Contract

On January 7th, 2026, the Chicago Bulls officially announced the signing of Japanese guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract. The 1.73-meter guard, who was waived before the season due to injury after initially signing a two-way deal with the team last summer, earned a second NBA chance with his standout performance in the Summer League.

In this year's Summer League, Kawamura played 5 games for the Bulls, averaging 10.2 points, 6.2 assists and 2.2 steals per game. His total of 31 assists set the second-highest single-Summer League assist record for a Bulls player since 2013, with his performances on both ends of the court impressing the team's management. To clear a roster spot, the Bulls waived two-way contract player Trentyn Flowers, who received limited playing time this season and failed to meet expectations.

For Kawamura, this contract is a crucial opportunity to prove his worth. He needs to seize his playing time in up to 29 NBA games to fight for a standard contract. For the Bulls, this is a low-cost roster upgrade, as Kawamura's playmaking ability and fighting spirit are expected to bring vitality to the team's rotation.

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