Japanese Player Kawamura Waived by NBA's Clippers

Yuki Kawamura, who has played for the Japanese national basketball team, has been waived by the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Kyodo News reported that the Clippers placed Kawamura on waivers ahead of the opening of the 2026-2027 NBA season.

Kawamura, a key member of the Japanese national team, signed an Exhibit 10 preseason contract with the Clippers last August in hopes of earning a spot on the opening roster.

An Exhibit 10 contract is a non-guaranteed deal that allows a player to attend a team's training camp on a minimum salary and prove their skills.

As a guard, Kawamura put on a strong performance in a preseason game against the Toronto Raptors on October 11, recording 10 points and 4 assists, but it was not enough to secure a standard contract.

Kawamura is reportedly planning to join the Clippers' G League affiliate to make another push for the NBA.

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