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On YouTubeBrooklyn 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.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 20
NBA Notes: Nets, Kobe Bufkin, Thunder, Nikola Topic, Pacers
The Nets have waived guard Kobe Bufkin, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. Brooklyn later confirmed the move. Bufkin was traded from Atlanta to Brooklyn last month for $110,000 in cash considerations, joining a crowded backcourt that already featured recent first-rounders Ben Saraf, Egor Demin and Nolan Traore.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
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.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 27
NBA Notes: Knicks, Mitchell Robinson, Nets, Kobe Bufkin, Rockets
Mitchell Robinson is heading into the final year of his deal — worth just under $13 million –but the Knicks center isn’t sweating whether he starts or comes off the bench in 2025–26.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 27
Jordi Fernandez Leans on Familiar Factor; Kobe Bufkin’s Fit with Nets in Focus
A throwaway deal toward the end of the 2025 NBA offseason may be one of the Brooklyn Nets' best-value decisions yet. Agreeing to pay the remainder of Kobe Bufkin's rookie contract, while giving up nothing besides $110,000 to acquire the 22-year-old, is the perfect low-risk, high-reward deal.
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
Can Kobe Bufkin Replace Keon Johnson’s Production for the Nets?
The backcourt has been the Brooklyn Nets' primary focus for much of the 2025 offseason. They drafted three facilitators and one combo guard in June's draft, inked Cam Thomas to the one-year, $6 million qualifying offer, waived Keon Johnson and most recently, traded for former first-rounder Kobe Bufkin.
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.
Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / September 20
Vecenie: Kobe Bufkin could be ‘home run’ …‘worth a flyer’ 
Kobe Bufkin turns 22 Sunday, making him the eighth youngest Net going into 2025-26. Only the Flatbush 5, Dariq Whitehead and Noah Clowney are younger. He was also the product of the fourth (and final?) Sean Marks summer salary dumps having been secured for the minimum cost of the $110,000 in cash considerations.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 20
Beating the Pacers to Kobe Bufkin Was a Smart Move by the Nets
Before the Brooklyn Nets reunited former Michigan standout Kobe Bufkin with his former head coach and current Brooklyn assistant Juwan Howard, they had some competition by way of last season's title runner-ups.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 17
Where Kobe Bufkin Fits in the Brooklyn Nets’ Point Guard Rotation
The Brooklyn Nets have a major point guard conundrum. Last season, the position was quite bare outside of D'Angelo Russell. Russell departed the Nets in free agency, which forced the franchise to almost overcompensate for the lack of depth at the position.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 17
How Does Kobe Bufkin Trade Affect Hawks and Nets Season Plans, And What Is Next For Each Squad
The Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets got together to work out for the ninth time on Monday afternoon. Two months after being part of the three-team Kristaps Porzingis blockbuster, the Nets and Hawks worked out a minor yet no less important deal that saw former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin head to Brooklyn.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 16
Examining Possible Targets for the Hawks Following The Kobe Bufkin Trade
With about a month to go until the NBA season kicks off, the Hawks currently have three open roster spots. They won't fill all of them - many teams go into the season with an open roster spot or two in order to make in-season moves.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 16
Updated Atlanta Hawks Depth Chart and Rotation Projection After Kobe Bufkin Trade
The Atlanta Hawks made a surprising move yesterday when they traded third year guard Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations. Bufkin has had a tough time with injuries during his first two seasons with the Hawks, but Atlanta trading him in what should be seen as a salary dump is still pretty surprising.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 16
Nets take swing on another former first-round pick with Kobe Bufkin trade
The Brooklyn Nets’ decision to select three point guards in the first round of this year’s draft left many scratching their heads. Despite that, General Manager Sean Marks made another addition to his backcourt on Monday.
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 / Last Word On Sports / September 15
Hawks Dump First-Round Pick’s Salary After Just 2 Seasons
The Atlanta Hawks’ busy 2025 offseason continued Monday afternoon, as ESPN insider Shams Charania announced the franchise is trading 21-year-old guard Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 15
Hawks trading former first-round pick to Nets
The 15th overall pick in the 2023 draft, he has battled injuries since entering the NBA.
Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 11
Former Michigan basketball star flourishes in Summer League after multiple setbacks
After playing in just 10 games for the Atlanta Hawks this past season, former Michigan basketball star Kobe Bufkin made his long-awaited return to the court.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / December 18
Hawks guard to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
Kobe Bufkin will miss the rest of the 2024-25 season.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / July 11, 2024
Hawks guard to miss Summer League with shoulder injury
It’s another unfortunate setback for the 20-year-old, who missed extended time during his 2023-2024 rookie campaign due to a fractured left thumb and a sprained toe.
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