There are 13 article(s) tagged Yuki Kawamura:

• March 2025

  • Bailey: Chasing news during spring break

    “With spring break this past week, the folks who need to provide information were unavailable, probably on holiday with their families.”

    By Clay Bailey March 14, 2025

  • Grizzlies podcast: Tony Allen stories, Ja Morant’s surge and a winning streak

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap Ja Morant’s recent surge, retell some of the best Tony Allen stories and talk about the Yuki Kawamura phenomenon.

    By Drew Hill March 13, 2025

  • Thanks to Yuki Kawamura, Landers Center is a honeymoon destination

    It may not be Santorini, Greece or an all-inclusive resort, but the Landers Center was the perfect honeymoon destination for these Japanese newlyweds.

    By Drew Hill March 13, 2025

• January 2025

  • Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. won’t tell Yuki Kawamura his secret

    Jaren Jackson Jr. arrived at a game last week wearing a custom Yuki Kawamura sweatshirt. Now Kawamura wants a Jackson hoodie so the teammates can match. 

    By Drew Hill January 13, 2025

  • Herrington: Halfway through West gauntlet, Grizzlies’ ‘test’ results inconclusive

    If the first half of this test-yourself-against-the-West stretch hasn’t told us much about the Grizzlies, Chris Herrington has found a few potential lessons learned.

    By Chris Herrington January 07, 2025

• October 2024

  • Calkins: On opening night in Memphis, Grizz fans got everything they wanted

    After a season of misery, Memphis fans got everything they wanted in Saturday’s home opener. Including the return of Ja Morant, the debut of Yuki Kawamura — and an unexpected hero in a Hufflepuff shirt.

     

    By Geoff Calkins October 27, 2024

  • Grizzlies podcast: Final preseason takeaways

    Drew Hill provides the latest on the injury to Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. and why he believes Memphis’ caution with the big man is warranted. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington October 22, 2024

  • Herrington: Ten takeaways from Grizzlies preseason

    From Ja’s return to lineup/rotation guesses and suggestions, catch all 10 of Chris Herrington’s takeaways from preseason play.

    By Chris Herrington October 21, 2024

  • Memphis Grizzlies promote Yuki Kawamura to two-way contract

    The Grizzlies had a two-way roster spot open up after signing point guard Scotty Pippen Jr. to a standard contract earlier this week.

    By Drew Hill October 19, 2024

  • Yuki Kawamura learning English from the Grizzlies ... and Michael Jordan

    Memphis Grizzlies point guard Yuki Kawamura is learning slang from Santi Aldama and dance moves from Ja Morant. 

    By Drew Hill October 14, 2024

  • All eyes on the rookies at Grizzlies open practice

    Japanese point guard Yuki Kawamura won the rookie dance contest mimicking Ja Morant’s signature “griddy” dance. 

    By Drew Hill October 06, 2024

  • Grizzlies camp recap: Scenes from Nashville and most impressive performers

    The Grizzlies’ training camp detour to Nashville provided a different vibe, but many players thought being on the road resulted in a more focused environment. 

    By Drew Hill October 04, 2024

• September 2024

  • Grizzlies sign four players ahead of training camp

    The Memphis Grizzlies have added four players ahead of training camp. The additions should give the team more bodies to practice with as they enter the preseason. 

    By Drew Hill September 06, 2024