Will Yuki Kawamura get some minutes against the Heat?
The Chicago Bulls it will be without some big names in their first back-to-back against the Miami Heat. Therefore, it could leave the door open for a new but familiar face to get his chance.
That player is Yuki Kawamura of Japan, according to Elias Schuster of Sports Illustrated. Schuster said it on social networks.
“YUKI WEATHER AT SOUTH BEACH”.
IUKI WEATHER AT SOUTH BEACH https://t.co/VVjK4ccpiu
— Elias Schuster (@Schuster_Elias) January 31, 2026
NBA injury report officially listed Josh Giddei and Jalen Smith as out. Gidi is still battling a lingering left hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Smith is dealing with calf tightness. Meanwhile, Kobe White is listed as “questionable” with a calf injury and Tre Jones remains out with a hamstring injury. Nikola Vucevic is listed as suspicious due to his vacation. Zach Collins is out with a lingering toe injury.
Kawamura was in uniform for the Bulls’ game against the Heat at the United Center on Thursday. However, he did not play as the Bulls lost 116-113.
In October, Kawamura from Japan has given up by the Bulls instead of Trentin Flowers. The Bulls eventually re-signed Kawamura on January 8 to a two-way contract.
Since is coming to Chicago via Memphis Grizzlies, on emerged as a fan favorite. It was during the 2025 Summer League that Kawamura blossomed into a true standout prospect.
In five Summer League games, he averaged 10.2 points and 6.2 assists per game. The Bulls are 23-25 and ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference.
After the weekend in Miami, the Bulls will play the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday and the Toronto Raptors on the road on Thursday. They then return to Chicago to play the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.
2026-01-31 18:55:00
