Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe scores just four points on 1-of-6 shooting in helping Japan upset Finland, 98-88, Sunday in FIBA World Cup.

Yuta Watanabe and Japan have secured their first non-automatic Olympic bid since 1976 after defeating Cape Verde 80-71 today. Watanabe, who signed with the Suns as a free agent this offseason ...

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.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies forward Yuta Watanabe announces he won’t pick up his 2024-2025 player option, instead deciding to leave the NBA to play in his home country, Japan. By… ...

Japan has never been a powerhouse on the global basketball stage, and hosting part of the 2023 World Cup was something that they wanted to help put themselves on the map. Considered one of the ...

LAS VEGAS — Yuta Watanabe couldn’t have known what time it was. The Raptors role player, one of the few bright spots from the otherwise wayward season spent in Tampa, Fla., was just a ...

Former Raptors shooter Yuta Watanabe via his Instagram Live just revealed his plan to go back to Japan for the 2024-25 season, ending his 6-year NBA career. Best wishes for him!

Former Brooklyn Nets sharpshooter Yuta Watanabe is set to play in Japan after retiring from the NBA, per Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews.com.

Going viral because you got dunked on? Yikes — unless you’re Yuta Watanabe, whose effort has endeared him to a growing wave of basketball fans in his home country, Japan.

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 ...