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Going undrafted in 2018, Yuta Watanabe has carved out a six-season career in the NBA thus far. It doesn’t appear that he will become a seven-year NBA veteran in the 2024-25 season.

NBA News / Raptors Nation / April 20

Former Raptor Yuta Watanabe Plans To Return To Japan For 2024-25 Season

The Toronto Raptors have to do more work than most franchises when it comes to signing players. As a small market, Toronto had to find diamonds in the rough during draft time or take chances on players in free agency.

Yuta Watanabe News / ClutchPoints / April 20

Grizzlies’ Yuta Watanabe makes shocking decision on NBA future after tough season

The Memphis Grizzlies are getting some bad news as they prepare for next season. Grizzlies forward Yuta Watanabe is leaving the team and heading to play in Japan, per Bleacher Report.

Yuta Watanabe News / Hoops Rumors / April 19

Veteran swingman plans to play in Japan in 2024-25

He intends to leave the NBA to play in his home country of Japan for the 2024-25 season.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 8

Suns prepare for postseason run after trade with Nets

The Nets have finalized a trade to send forward Royce O’Neale to the Suns for matching salaries and three second-round picks.

Suns go for season-series sweep of Jazz

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Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / January 25

And-Ones: Watanabe, Japan, Risacher, McDonald’s All-Americans, All-Stars

Japan won its first FIBA World Cup Game in 17 years in 2023, and Suns wing Yuta Watanabe was a big part of that team. Watanabe reminisced on his summer to HoopsHype’s Sam Yip, expressing optimism for Japan’s future in basketball.

Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / December 21

'Not a good basketball team': Suns' issues are in the spotlight

The Phoenix Suns are free-falling in the Western Conference, leading to major questions about their super-team roster construction and much more.

Trail Blazers center gets revenge

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Toronto Raptors News / FanNation All Raptors / December 9

Former Raptors Favorite Says He Wanted to Sign with 905 Had NBA Opportunity Not Come

Yuta Watanabe wanted to stay in Toronto. Somehow one COVID-shortened season had made the former Toronto Raptors forward fall in love with the city. If the NBA wasn’t going to come calling with another opportunity, he wanted to be in Toronto.

Phoenix Suns News / FanNation Inside The Suns / November 20

Suns Release Injury Report vs Blazers

The Phoenix Suns have revealed their initial injury report for Tuesday night's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, a big matchup for Phoenix to

NBA News / FanNation Inside The Jazz / November 19

Jazz-Suns Injury Report: Yuta Watanabe Status Revealed, Beal Out

The Utah Jazz enter Sunday night taking on the Phoenix Suns for the third time of the season. While things have looked less than ideal to start, collecting a 0-2 record in their season series, tonight presents a new opportunity for Utah to bounce back on their feet after a disheartening three-point loss on Friday.

Phoenix Suns News / FanNation Inside The Suns / September 16

Yuta Watanabe Could Emerge as Suns' Biggest Surprise Player

The Phoenix Suns added numerous new faces to the mix this offseason, though none were labeled more "underrated" than Yuta Watanabe, a strong three-point shooting forward that is as versatile as they come.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 2

One country's team qualifies outright for Olympics for the first time since 1976

The team has claimed a spot in the 2024 Olympics by winning a pair of World Cup classification games against Venezuela and Cape Verde.

Is Austin Reaves' ascension enough to stop Lakers' pursuit of star point guard?

Stock up, down for Team USA men's basketball team at World Cup

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Phoenix Suns News / FanNation Inside The Suns / August 29

Suns Forward Yuta Watanabe, Japan Eliminated From World Cup

Yuta Watanabe is the lone member of the Phoenix Suns participating in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, and though his performances have been strong, Watanabe's home country of Japan will not be going any further than the group stage.

Phoenix Suns News / FanNation Inside The Suns / August 25

Suns Forward Yuta Watanabe Impresses for Japan in World Cup Debut

2023 FIBA World Cup action is officially underway, and the lone (current) member of the Phoenix Suns has already helped open festivities. Suns forward Yuta Watanabe played a major role for Japan on both sides of the court despite their opening loss to Germany in 81-63 fashion.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 28

Three free-agent targets for the Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors and first-year general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. are entering one of the most pivotal offseasons during the team's dynastic era.

Chris Paul issues one-word response on if he wants Draymond Green to return to Warriors

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Report: Warriors confident about signing impending free agent

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 28

Report: Former Kevin Durant teammates emerge as potential Suns targets

Report: Two former Kevin Durant teammates emerge as potential Suns targets

The Phoenix Suns have been active since their 2022-23 season drew to a close.

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Report: Suns working out former No. 2 overall pick

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Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / June 13

Yuta Watanabe Brooklyn Nets Season Review

Yuta Watanabe was a bright spot on a talented and ever-changing Brooklyn Nets team during the 2022-2023 season. He only averaged 5.6 points per game off the bench, but he struck the three-ball with accuracy like few others.

Brooklyn Nets News / Empire Sports Media / March 1, 2023

Yuta Watanabe returns for Nets crucial match against Knicks

The struggling Brooklyn Nets will get a much-needed boost as Yuta Watanabe returns to the lineup after missing the last two games with back soreness. The

Brooklyn Nets News / FanNation Inside The Nets / January 12, 2023

Former NBA Player Throws Huge Shade at Nets' Yuta Watanabe

Everyone in the NBA loves Yuta Watanabe. Well, everyone except Chandler Parsons it seems. When Parsons discussed Watanabe in the three-point contest on FanDuel TV, he threw some massive shade toward the sharpshooter.

Brooklyn Nets News / FanNation Inside The Nets / December 6, 2022

Inside Yuta Watanabe's Surprise with Nets

Yuta Watanabe has been on three teams across his five-year NBA tenure. He also spent time (56 games) in the NBA G League as well. He's always a happy

Brooklyn Nets News / FanNation Inside The Nets / November 30, 2022

Brooklyn Nets Give Injury Update on Yuta Watanabe

Yuta Watanabe has been one of the pleasant surprises in the NBA this season, providing a spark for a Brooklyn Nets team that desperately needed one. The sharpshooting forward had been knocking down a blistering 57.1% of his shots from deep before being sidelined with a hamstring injury that will keep him out at least one more week.

Brooklyn Nets News / FanNation Inside The Nets / November 28, 2022

Yuta Watanabe ruled out vs. Wizards

The Brooklyn Nets have reimaged Yuta Watanabe's right hamstring strain on Monday. Watanabe, who is dealing with a right hamstring strain, will miss Wednesday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. "He's still having some awareness in that hamstring," said Vaughn on Watanabe.