According to Chicago coach Billy Donovan, Kawamura was diagnosed with a blood clot in the lower right leg and the Bulls let him recover first upon waiving last October.
Fans were delighted upon hearing the news that Yuki Karamura has signed with the Chicago Bulls in a two-way deal. This marks the reunion of both sides after parting ways last October.
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Yet in the first place, the Bulls actually have no plans to cut their ties with the Japanese sensation.
In the pregame of the Bulls' Wednesday matchup against the Detroit Pistons, coach Billy Donovan revealed that Karamura was diagnosed with a blood clot in the lower right leg. They let the guard fully recover before eventually re-signing him to another deal.
Past reports suggest that the Bulls released Kawamura a few months ago due to a right lower leg injury. Now, the context is finally clear behind this decision by the franchise.
This 2025-26, Washington Wizards wing Cat Whitmore is out indefinitely after it was discovered that he has blood clots in his right shoulder.
Kawamura earned the right to be back in Chicago. He was a standout on the team's 2025 Summer League outing and was promising last season in the G League for the Memphis Grizzlies.
As he is now fully healthy to play, the 24-year-old is set to dazzle the Bulls fanbase with his speed and playmaking and could become a part of Chicago's plans in the long run.
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