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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 28
Contract Details: KCP, Tonje, Phillips, Ingram, Bufkin
Veteran swingman Kentavious Caldwell-Pope gave up $3,876,529 in his buyout agreement with the Grizzlies, Hoops Rumors has confirmed (hat tip to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype).
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 26
Former Lakers Guard Kobe Bufkin Signs Training Camp Deal With Pelicans
Roster turnover happens in today’s NBA, but the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves on the extreme side of things this offseason, navigating life without LeBron James and embracing Luka Doncic as their franchise player.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 25
Kobe Bufkin To Sign With Pelicans
Free agent guard Kobe Bufkin has agreed to a one-year contract with the Pelicans, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). It will be a training camp deal, and Bufkin will be among several players competing for an open roster spot, according to Will Guillory of The Athletic (Twitter link).
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 12
Lakers Lock In Guard on New Deal as Playoff Injury Concerns Mount
The Los Angeles Lakers waived guard Kobe Bufkin to open a roster spot, and fans had been waiting to see who would fill it with the playoffs just days away.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 11
3 Best Playoff-Eligible Options for Lakers to Fill Open Roster Spot
After waiving guard Kobe Bufkin earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers officially have an open roster spot to work with, which could help them heading into the NBA playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 10
Chris Paul, Lonzo Ball & More Potential Options For Lakers After Officially Waiving Kobe Bufkin
The start of the NBA postseason is just around the corner and given their recent glut of injuries, JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers are searching for answers when it comes to filling out their rotation.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 10
Kobe Bufkin Being Waived To Open Up Playoff Roster Spot
With the postseason just around the corner and the Los Angeles Lakers trying to figure out the best possible rotations and lineups as they navigate things
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / April 10
Lakers To Waive Kobe Bufkin
The Lakers are placing guard Kobe Bufkin on waivers ahead of Friday’s 5:00 pm ET deadline, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The transaction will open up a spot on Los Angeles’ standard 15-man roster and the team is expected to evaluate options for that opening this weekend, Charania adds.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 11
Kobe Bufkin Appreciates Rob Pelinka & Lakers Giving Him Opportunity
Following the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers had one open roster spot and were expected to be active on the buyout market. But instead of pursuing
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / February 10
Three under-the-radar Lakers to watch in the second half of the season
Despite the superstar pairing of LeBron James and Luka Doncic, along with the emergence of Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers have several glaring issues that put a serious playoff run into question.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 10
JJ Redick: Lakers Happy To Get Kobe Bufkin On NBA Roster
Without many future draft picks in their war chest, the Los Angeles Lakers have to find and develop young talent whenever they can get it. The Lakers have done well in the latter parts of the NBA Draft and undrafted free agency, but they’ve also been good about utilizing their G League affiliate South Bay to take swings on players.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 9
JJ Redick Reveals Why Lakers Signed Kobe Bufkin
After the NBA trade deadline came and went last week, with the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring sharpshooter Luke Kennard, there was some speculation brewing about the team targeting some players on the buyout market to fill Los Angeles' 15th and final roster spot.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 8
Lakers Sign Kobe Bufkin To NBA Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed guard Kobe Bufkin to an NBA contract. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it is reported to be a two-year minimum contract with a team option in 2026-27.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / February 8
How The Lakers Can Still Add A Player In The Buyout Market After Signing Kobe Bufkin
The Los Angeles Lakers appeared to close the door on the buyout market when they signed Kobe Bufkin to a standard two-year deal, officially filling their 15th roster spot.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / February 8
Report: Lakers signing former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin to 2-year deal
The Los Angeles Lakers are signing guard Kobe Bufkin, a former first-round pick, to a two-year contract with a team option for the 2026-27, ESPN reported on Saturday night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 26
South Bay Re-Acquires Kobe Bufkin After 10-Day Contract Expired
The Los Angeles Lakers had a recent call-up with guard Kobe Bufkin, who was signed to a 10-day contract. Bufkin was turning heads with his play in the G League by averaging 24.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists on 49.6% from the field and 43.1% from 3-point range.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 13
Why this former first-round pick could help the Lakers on both ends
If the Lakers want to build toward a deep playoff run, they'll need to find reliable shooters. While they're expected to be active ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, it seems that the Purple and Gold will look in their backyard first for a potential solution.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 23
Grizzlies granted hardship, signing Kobe Bufkin to 10-day
The Grizzlies finally caught a break from the league office, and they’re using it to bring in backcourt help. Memphis has received a hardship exception and will sign guard Kobe Bufkin to a 10-day deal, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 13
Kobe Bufkin to join Lakers' G League team
The South Bay Lakers intend to acquire guard Kobe Bufkin, who is entering the NBA G League player pool, reports Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link).
Brooklyn Nets News / Fastbreak on SI / October 20
The Waiver Claim Cost of Ex-NBA First-Rounder Kobe Bufkin
A former first-round pick is hitting the waiver wire ahead of the NBA’s opening week. Kobe Bufkin is reportedly set to part ways with the Brooklyn Nets.
Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / October 19
Nets to waive former first-round guard
The Brooklyn Nets are waiving guard Kobe Bufkin, Shams Charania reports for ESPN.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 24
Kobe Bufkin Saw Nets Trade Coming — and Now Has a Clear Path to Playing Time
Of all the backcourt decisions the Brooklyn Nets made this summer, trading for former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin may have been the one that comes with the lowest risk.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 22
Strengths and Weaknesses of New Nets Wing Kobe Bufkin
The Brooklyn Nets have plenty of young pieces to use this season, one of which is new addition Kobe Bufkin. In a trade with the Atlanta Hawks, the Nets gave up the small price of cash considerations in exchange for the 15th overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 21
Nets Continue to Earn Praise for Landing Kobe Bufkin via Trade
The word that the Indiana Pacers, among others, per Grant Afseth, were interested in Kobe Bufkin before he was dealt to the Brooklyn Nets was already a good indicator that the move was a smart one.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 16
Did the Atlanta Hawks Give up on Kobe Bufkin Too Soon?
Yesterday, the Atlanta Hawks decided to move on from third-year point guard Kobe Bufkin in a trade that came out of nowhere and shocked Hawks fans because of the timing.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / September 15
Hawks send Kobe Bufkin to Nets for cash
The Hawks have decided to move on from former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin, sending him to the Nets in exchange for $110,000 in cash, per Shams Charania of ESPN and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 12, 2025
Kobe Bufkin Unleashes a Statement Game: The Hawks May Have Seen Just What They Needed To See From Him
Coming into his third season with the Hawks, former first round pick Kobe Bufkin was under the microscope heading into this year's Summer League. Bufkin's first two seasons have been cut short due to injury and he needed a good showing in Summer League to provide hope that this is the year that he puts it all together for Atlanta.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / December 18, 2024
Hawks guard to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
Kobe Bufkin will miss the rest of the 2024-25 season.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / January 30, 2024
Kobe Bufkin Has a Massive Night For College Park, Scoring 41 Points; Will This Lead to More Playing Time?
When the Hawks selected Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin in the first round of the 2023 draft, some thought that he would get instant playing time and bring depth to the Hawks, but an early injury kept Bufkin out and since he has returned, he has been playing with the Hawks G-League Affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks.
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