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Yuta Watanabe • F
Ht/Wt:6'9", 215 lbs.
Born:Oct 13, 1994 (30 yrs) in Kagawa, JPN
From:George Washington
Experience:5 years
Drafted:Signed by Memphis in 2018.
07/27/2024
5:34pm
Efficient from deep in defeat
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Watanabe produced 16 points (6-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt), two blocks and one assist across 34 minutes in Japan's 97-77 loss to Germany in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
07/27/2024
11:25am
Will start Saturday
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Watanabe (calf) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Germany, according to CNBC.
07/25/2024
4:46pm
Iffy for Olympics
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Watanabe is considered questionable for the 2024 Paris Olympics due to a calf injury, Kyodo News reports.
06/12/2024
1:30pm
Finds opportunity in Japan
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Watanabe agreed Wednesday to a contract with the Chiba Jets of the Japanese B.League, Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews.com reports.
04/20/2024
2:37pm
Leaving NBA
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Watanabe (personal) is not expected to pick up his $2.6 million player option this offseason, but rather head to the Japan professional basketball league, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
04/13/2024
10:58pm
Ruled out for season finale
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Watanabe (personal) is out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
04/11/2024
10:30pm
Out once again Friday
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Watanabe (personal) is out for Friday's game against the Lakers.
04/10/2024
5:25pm
Still sidelined
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Watanabe (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
04/08/2024
10:27pm
Remains sidelined
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Watanabe (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Spurs.
04/06/2024
6:38pm
To miss another game
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Watanabe (personal) will not play in Saturday's matchup with the 76ers.
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