The Memphis Grizzlies made international news when they signed guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract. The entire basketball world rejoiced at the decision, but no one was happier than Kawamura himself.

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 Japanese point guard Yuki Kawamura from a Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way contract, sources tell me. Kawamura, who is learning English,