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Short guard Yuki Kawamura (25) is expected to step on the dream stage once again. The move to the NBA's Chicago Bulls was spotted after suspending the G League schedule.
Japanese media 'Spotting News' reported on the 28th that "Kawamura moved to Chicago without accompanying his G-League team, the Windy City Bulls, on the road," adding, "There is a very high possibility of Kawamura's NBA call-up."
According to reports, Windies excluded Kawamura from the squad's roster moving for the next match. Instead, Kawamura confirmed he had returned to Chicago.
Kawamura's emergency call is due to Chicago's murderous schedule. The Bulls are facing a five-day, four-game stretch from 29th to 2nd February due to the recent change in the game schedule due to heavy snow. It is interpreted that the Bulls, who have no room on the roster, are trying to increase the number of people available by calling up Kawamura.
"Spotting News" predicted, "There is no official announcement from the club yet, but considering the tight schedule, Kawamura is likely to sit on the bench in a home game against the Miami Heat on the 30th."
Kawamura has struggled with injuries until recently. He recently returned to Windy City in the G League after a three-month hiatus due to blood clots in his right leg, but missed again on the 27th due to a radiative muscle injury after three games. Fortunately, the injury is minor and an early return is expected.
The challenge continues. In response to Kawamura's recent move, "Tokyo Sports" said, "Kawamura remains in the U.S. after being released from the Bulls and continues his rehabilitation, seeking to return to the NBA."
Kawamura was notified of his release from the Bulls in October last year due to leg pain just before the opening of the 2025-2026 season. Rumors of a return to Japan were circulating, but he remained in the U.S. and continued his challenge. The Bulls also appreciated Kawamura's sincerity and approved the use of training facilities and supported rehabilitation even after his release.
The American media "The Athletic" and others praised Kawamura's will by showing him sweating silently at the Bulls gym.
Kawamura is a former Japanese B League MVP in 2023 and entered the U.S. stage by signing a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2024. He averaged 1.6 points and 0.9 assists in 22 NBA games, and demonstrated competitiveness with an average of 12.4 points and 7.8 assists in the G League.
Japanese national guard Kawamura is a player who is nicknamed "Song Tae-seop" for his play reminiscent of the character of the cartoon slam dunk and is well known to Korean fans.
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