TOKYO – The Los Angeles Clippers announced Monday they have waived guard Yuki Kawamura ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.
The Clippers signed the Japan national basketball team standout to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 preseason contract in August, allowing him to compete for a spot on their opening-day roster.
He contributed 10 points and four assists off the bench during the Clippers’ last preseason game against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday.
The 25-year-old is expected to join the Clippers’ developmental G League affiliate in San Diego, giving him the chance to further make his case for an NBA call-up.
Kawamura starred for Japan at the 2024 Paris Olympics and made his NBA debut for the Memphis Grizzlies during the subsequent season while signed to a two-way contract that split his time between the NBA and G League.
He appeared in 18 games for the Chicago Bulls last season, also on a two-way deal, averaging 3.4 points and 2.6 assists in approximately 11 minutes per game.
Japan teammate Rui Hachimura joined the Clippers in free agency this offseason after parting ways with the Los Angeles Lakers.