Jamal Murray trains with Yuki Kawamura at NBA 3X Tokyo event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 4:19 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets conducted a workout session with Japanese player Yuki Kawamura in Tokyo over the weekend as part of the NBA 3X Tokyo event, sponsored by New Balance. Murray shared a video of their practice session, which featured jump shots on different sides of the court. Kawamura recently returned to Japan following his participation with the Indiana Pacers in the 2026 NBA Summer League, despite not securing a contract with the team. Murray is coming off his best season in the NBA, where he was named an All-Star and helped lead the Nuggets to a competitive third-place finish in the Western Conference. One potential development for the Nuggets is exploring options for a backup point guard ahead of the approaching training camp.
- •Murray worked out with Kawamura at the Ebisu Garden Place in Tokyo.
- •Kawamura recently finished his stint with the Pacers during Summer League.
- •Murray had a career-best season, averaging 25.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 7.7 assists.
- •The Nuggets finished third in the Western Conference but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.
- •Denver is looking for a backup point guard option before training camp.
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Denver Nuggets Star Jamal Murray Works Out With Yuki Kawamura in Japan
"Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray visited Japan over the weekend as part of his role as a New Balance athlete. The brand was the sponsor of the NBA 3X Tokyo event at the Ebisu Garden Place.In a post on his Instagram stories, Murray shared a video of his workout with Japanese star Yuki Kawamura. They […] The post Denver Nuggets Star Jamal Murray Works Out With Yuki Kawamura in Japan appeared first on HEAVY.
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