Clippers Make Crucial Decision on Yuki Kawamura’s NBA Future

The Los Angeles Clippers have made an important decision about Yuki Kawamura’s roster spot and his NBA future. On Monday, the team announced that they are waiving fan-favorite Kawamura ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. The 25-year-old Japanese standout, who is currently the shortest player in the NBA at 5’7″, had signed a one-year, non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 training camp contract with Los Angeles back in August. Despite putting up a solid preseason performance, which included a 10-point, 4-assist outing against the Toronto Raptors, Kawamura fell short of securing a permanent spot on the team’s Opening Night roster.