Yuki Kawamura had a productive summer for the Chicago Bulls. He hit clutch shots, made great passes, and served a reliable floor general in the two games he played for them. He also bonded well with his teammates.
Yuki Kawamura hits from deep in crunchtime!@KawamuraYuki | @CHSN__ pic.twitter.com/e4wTMJN2do
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 8, 2025
I understand how his physical limitations will greatly impact his ability to play big, meaningful minutes at the NBA level
But you can’t tell me Yuki Kawamura isn’t fun to watch
He’s a special passer pic.twitter.com/D97rRXScvV https://t.co/eaZmAQFwmE
— Point Made Basketball (@pointmadebball) October 10, 2025
Unfortunately for him, he won’t be there with the team when the season opens. He was poised to become a fan favorite in the Windy City just like during his time with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Problem was, he got injured and therefore, the Bulls were forced to use his spot for another player.
“Bulls have released Yuki Kawamura, which Bulls PR confirms is due to a medical condition. Kawamura has been sidelined with right lower leg pain,” Bulls reporter K.C. Johnson wrote on X.
“Coach Billy Donovan will talk to media following Saturday practice. Bulls are off Friday.”
Bulls are not giving up on Yuki Kawamura
The time for Donovan to talk to the Japanese sensation has arrived and according to a follow up report by Johnson, Kawamura will remain close with the team as he try to recover.
Billy Donovan has obviously spoken to Yuki Kawamura and said his spirits are good. Acknowledged the impact he made on teammates and organization and wished him well. Bulls PR confirms Kawamura will stay in Chicago for treatment.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) October 18, 2025
Some Bulls fans take this development as a good news.
Looks like Yuki will be treated well and hopefully we may see him back in a bulls jersey at some point in the future. Dude made a big impact in a very short space of time. https://t.co/r9c7gesJmy
— Chicago Bulls Chat – See Red UK (@SeeRedUK) October 18, 2025
Good to see him staying in Chicago for treatment. Hopefully the treatment works well, and next year he can be back with the Bulls https://t.co/TVwBkHwjBf
— Whole Lotta Bull (@WholeLottaBull) October 18, 2025
Japanese fans are also hopeful.
ということは、ブルズが河村勇輝の怪我の復帰を待って再度契約もあり得る、って期待しても良いのかな✴️ https://t.co/saVgA9Ty4o
— kumitabi (@kumitabi) October 19, 2025
シカゴに残って治療を行うそうです。
勇輝なら、きっとピンチをチャンスに変えてくれるはず！💪 一日も早い回復をお祈りしています！🙏 https://t.co/yamSELavP6— 天才チャン (@momo07188888) October 19, 2025
Hopefully we may see him back in a Bulls jersey at some point in the future.
— Vince Carter’s Last Shot (@VinceCarterLast) October 19, 2025
For the latest Basketball Content
Make sure you are always updated on your favorite basketball players and teams. Follow us @HardwoodHeroics for the latest and trending news about NBA, college basketball, and more. Stay updated by reading more of our NBA articles by clicking here and college basketball by clicking here!
