The Memphis Grizzlies are set to acquire Yuta Watanabe from the Phoenix Suns in a three-team trade, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. As part of the deal, the Suns will also be sending out three other players with minimum salaries: Keita Bates-Diop, Jordan Goodwin, and Chimezie Metu.
Yuta Watanabe and Japan have a special reason to celebrate. Following their victory in Saturday's game against Cape Verde, Japan has secured a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics as the best Asian team in the FIBA World Cup 2023.
Once again, Japan needed a miracle. Once again, they eliminated a huge deficit to get a win. Makoto Hiejima hit multiple clutch three-pointers, Yuki Kawamura played hero minutes, and Yuta Watanabe was the leadership figure behind it all. With the second win of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Japan is now one win away from qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The Memphis Grizzlies are set to acquire Yuta Watanabe from the Phoenix Suns in a three-team trade, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. As part of the deal, the Suns will also be sending out three other players with minimum salaries: Keita Bates-Diop, Jordan Goodwin, and Chimezie Metu.
Yuta Watanabe and Japan have a special reason to celebrate. Following their victory in Saturday's game against Cape Verde, Japan has secured a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics as the best Asian team in the FIBA World Cup 2023.
Once again, Japan needed a miracle. Once again, they eliminated a huge deficit to get a win. Makoto Hiejima hit multiple clutch three-pointers, Yuki Kawamura played hero minutes, and Yuta Watanabe was the leadership figure behind it all. With the second win of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Japan is now one win away from qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Even though Japan lost to Australia in the final game of the First Round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the squad comes to the next part of the journey with one significant advantage - they are the only Asian team with a win. Gilas Pilipinas and Lebanon ended the First Round winless, while China, Jordan, and Iran all have two losses in their account before Wednesday's final games.
Phoenix Suns sharpshooter Yuta Watanabe and his Japanese national team eliminated Lauri Markkanen's Finland from FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 title contention on Sunday. Despite facing an 18-point deficit, Japan made an impressive comeback, shattering the direct Paris Olympic Games hopes of the Finnish team.
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 tipped off on Friday across three host nations -- the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan. Japan was among the teams involved in the action, as the national team welcomed Germany at Okinawa Arena. Despite the game being sold out, Japan's star Yuta Watanabe couldn't help but notice a significant number of empty seats in the gym.
The only takeaway from the Germany-Japan game is that Japanese support is epic. One of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 host nations didn't stand a chance against the Germans, losing the game 63-81. However, off the court, it was a positive and brilliant experience. And the biggest German basketball stars agreed with such a statement.
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is on the horizon, bringing with it not only the thrill of competition but also the weight of qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics. This event holds immense significance as all 32 teams, except France, participating are under pressure to secure their spots.
A friendly game in the SoftBank CUP 2023 Tokyo Tournament between Japan and Angola featured an episode that scared the local basketball fans. Even though Japan won the contest 75-65, the team lost its leader Yuta Watanabe.
Free agent wing Yuta Watanabe has agreed on a deal with the Phoenix Suns, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. The 28-year-old Japanese brings three-point shooting to complement the Suns' already impressive lineup consisting of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal.
Brooklyn Nets forward Yuta Watanabe is one of the pleasant NBA surprises this season. He was leading the NBA in 3-point percentage (57.1% 3PT) when he was hurt after a victory over Memphis on Nov. 20.
The Brooklyn Nets say Yuta Watanabe will remain out and be reassessed next week because of his strained right hamstring. The Nets announced on Wednesday that MRI results on Watanabe's hamstring were similar to previous results. The Japanese forward was leading the NBA in 3-point percentage (57.1% 3PT) when he was hurt after a victory over Memphis on Nov. 20.
Brooklyn Nets forward Yuta Watanabe produced two points for his opponents following a putback dunk into his own basket. Meanwhile, the Nets lost to Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center, 116-125. Brooklyn started the 2022-23 season with a 1-5 record. The Nets were leading 25-20 with 1:10 to play in the first quarter when Watanabe's awkward moment happened.
The Toronto Raptors placed forwards Yuta Watanabe and Svi Mykhailiuk in the COVID-19 protocol Tuesday. Neither player is available for Tuesday night's contest against the visiting San Antonio Spurs. Watanabe, 27, is averaging 7.6 points and 4.3 rebounds in 14 games (two starts) this season. Mykhailiuk, 24, has played in all 33 games (five starts) and is averaging 6.6 points and 2.5 rebounds. Both ...