Memphis Grizzlies signs Japanese Point Guard Yuki Kawamura

Guard Yuki Kawamura, a member of Japan’s National Team, has moved one step closer to achieving his NBA dream after he agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.

The contract allows the 23-year-old to participate in the Grizzlies’ training camp with the team having the option of converting him to a two-way contract before the NBA regular season begins in October.

The two-way contract allows a player to play for both an NBA team and its G League affiliate.

“I received the offer and decided to take on the challenge,” said Kawamura, the 2022-2023 season MVP in Japan’s top-tier B-League who stands 172 centimeters. “I want to make my dream come true.”

Kawamura is scheduled to sign the NBA contract with the Grizzlies in September. He’ll continue to play for the Japanese team until he signs the contract. He averaged 20.9 points and 8.0 assists per game for the Yokohama B-Corsairs last season.

Kawamura, 23, had a stellar game in the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, posting 29 points, six rebounds and six assists in Japan’s near-upset of France. The 5’8” Kawamura was whistled for a controversial foul call which led to Matthew Strazel‘s four-point play in the closing seconds of regulation. France won in overtime, 94-90.

Exhibit 10 deals, which are non-guaranteed, can be converted to two-way contracts. They can also ensure a player receives a bonus worth up to $77.5K if he’s waived before the regular season begins and then spends at least 60 days with his club’s G League affiliate.

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