Yuki Kawamura
Chicago Bulls
Yuki Kawamura
Chicago Bulls
It's easy to see why Kawamura is a fan favorite, but that makes it easy to forget how talented of a player he is. The little guard is wicked smart with the ball in his hands and can change the energy of games when he’s on the court. He averaged 7.4 assists to just 1.9 turnovers per 36 last season with Memphis.
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Kawamura dishes 19 assists in historic performance
February 28th, 2026Yuki Kawamura had an unreal performance for the Windy City Bulls against the Maine Celtics. He finished with 11 points, four rebounds, and 19 assists. His 19 dimes set a new Windy City franchise record for most assists in a single game.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuki Kawamura | 11 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 1 | - | - |
Kawamura & Olbrich both reach career-highs
February 4th, 2026In last night's loss to the Bucks, Yuki Kawamura notched a career-high 7 assists, while teammate Lachlan Olbrich recorded a career-high 7 rebounds.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuki Kawamura | 5 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 2 | - | -18 |
| Lachlan Olbrich | 2 | - | 7 | - | 1 | - | -10 |
Kawamura makes positive impact in blowout loss
February 2nd, 2026Chicago had a rough night last night, losing big to the Heat, but Yuki Kawamura was a bright spot for them. The 5'7" guard chipped in six points, six rebounds and six assists in 26 minutes. Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic, the 6'9" center, had just two rebounds. Most telling of Kawamura's impact last night is his +2 +/-. He was one of just two Bulls in the positives.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuki Kawamura | 6 | - | 6 | 6 | - | - | +2 |
Bulls waive Flowers, bring back Kawamura on two-way
January 6th, 2026In a full circle moment, the Bulls have released Trentyn Flowers and signed Yuki Kawamura to fill his spot. Kawamura was on a two-way with Chicago heading into training camp, but lost his spot to Flowers right before the season. Now, Kawamura makes his return to Chi-Town. Congrats, Yuki!
Bulls sign Flowers, waive Kawamura
October 17th, 2025Chicago agreed to a two-way contract with sophomore forward Trentyn Flowers, who was recently waived by the Clippers. Flowers, a high-upside prospect, will be joining a loaded forward room in Chi-Town. To make room for Flowers, the Bulls released Yuki Kawamura, who performed well for the team in Summer League and preseason.
TWT and Bench Mob Blog release 2025-26 Two-Way Contract Superlatives
October 14th, 2025A new honorary award has been added to the Bench Mob Blog universe: two-way contract superlatives. Here are this year's winners: Best Player: Jabari Walker Most Likely to Break Out: PJ Hall Best Rookie: Dylan Cardwell Best Shooter: Koby Brea Best Scorer: Nick Smith Jr. Best Perimeter Defender: Kevin McCullar Best Interior Defender: Dylan Cardwell Best Passer: Yuki Kawamura Best Rebounder: Oscar Tshiebwe Best Athlete: Jacob Toppin Most Potential: Ulrich Chomche
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