Yuki Kawamura has had a storybook year. Months after averaging 20.3 points per game for Japan in the Summer Olympics and exploding onto the radar of NBA teams, Kawamura managed to turn a training camp invitation into a two-way contract with the Grizzlies.

The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team promoted guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Kawamura (5-8, 159) appeared in all five preseason games as a reserve for the Grizzlies and averaged 3.

All eyes have been on Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey throughout the preseason, but first-year guard Yuki Kawamura has been turning heads the past few games.

Yuki Kawamura signed a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, and he is ready to showcase why he deserves that contract over any other player.

The Memphis Grizzlies are signing rookie point guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract, the team announced Saturday afternoon. Kawamura joined the Grizzlies in the preseason on a non-guaranteed exhibit 10 deal. His passing and playmaking abilities were highlighted over a two-game stretch during which he had 15 assists.

The Memphis Grizzlies are promoting fan-favorite point guard Yuki Kawamura from an Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way contract.

Following productive play in the preseason, guard Yuki Kawamura is set to sign a two-way NBA contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN reported Saturday.

The Memphis Grizzlies are signing rookie point guard to a two-way contract, according to multiple reports. Kawamura joined the Grizzlies in the preseason on a non-guaranteed exhibit 10 deal. His passing and playmaking abilities were highlighted over a two-game stretch,