Japanese Guard Yuki Kawamura Signs Exhibit 10 Deal with NBA's Clippers

Japanese basketball player Yuki Kawamura is set to compete in the NBA after signing an Exhibit 10 training camp contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. This move marks a significant step for the young point guard as he continues his professional career in the United States.

The Exhibit 10 contract is a non-guaranteed deal, meaning Kawamura will need to impress the Clippers' coaching staff during training camp to secure a spot on the regular season roster. This type of contract often serves as an invitation to training camp, offering players an opportunity to showcase their skills and potentially earn a more lucrative deal.

Kawamura's signing with the Clippers comes with an interesting coincidence: he will now be teammates with fellow Japanese national, Rui Hachimura. Hachimura, a forward, recently signed a two-year, $28 million deal with the Clippers, adding another international flavor to the team's roster.

Kawamura previously played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls in the NBA and participated in the Indiana Pacers' summer league this year. His decision to remain in the U.S. to pursue his NBA aspirations underscores his ambition and dedication to reaching the highest level of professional basketball.