Yuki Kawamura hurt in G League opener, no return date set yet
Japanese guard Yuki Kawamura left the San Diego Clippers' G League opener with a right leg injury, and the team has not set a timetable for his return.
Yuki Kawamura's push to get back into the NBA has hit an early bump. The 25-year-old Japanese guard hurt his right leg in the G League season opener, and the team has not said when he will return.
Kawamura started at home for the San Diego Clippers on Saturday against the Valley Suns. He had 8 points, 3 assists and 1 steal before leaving in the middle of the second quarter. San Diego still won 129-126.
He watched the rest of the game from the bench with braces on his calf and ankle. After the game, he limped over to fans, smiled and signed autographs.
At 172 cm, Kawamura is among the shortest players in pro basketball. He debuted in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2024 and played for the Chicago Bulls last season.
This year he signed an Exhibit 10 deal (a camp contract) with the LA Clippers but was waived just before the regular season. He then joined their G League (the NBA's minor league) team, aiming to earn a real NBA contract again.
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