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Lakers Add Bufkin to Roster
8 Feb
Summary
- Kobe Bufkin signed a two-year deal with the Lakers.
- He was the Hawks' No. 15 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
- Bufkin starred in the G League for South Bay.

The Los Angeles Lakers have secured Kobe Bufkin on a two-year agreement, with a team option available for the 2026-27 season. This signing fills the Lakers' 15th roster spot, bringing Bufkin, a 2023 first-round draft pick, back to the NBA. He previously played for the Lakers on a 10-day contract earlier this season.
Bufkin, who was the Atlanta Hawks' No. 15 overall selection in 2023, spent time with the Memphis Grizzlies on a 10-day deal in November. He showcased his scoring ability with the Lakers' G League affiliate, South Bay, averaging an impressive 24.7 points per game. His prior NBA experience includes limited appearances with the Hawks before being traded to the Brooklyn Nets and subsequently waived.




