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On YouTubeLos 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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22
Exclusive: Lakers’ Kobe Bufkin shares confident approach amid 10-day contract
The 2025-26 season has already been a whirlwind for Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin. He started out with the Brooklyn Nets, was cut in training camp, joined South Bay in the G League, was called-up briefly by the Memphis Grizzlies amid injury woes and is now on a 10-day contract with the Lakers.
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.
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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 13
Lakers sign G League standout to 10-day contract
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to get back in the win column while on the heels of another three-game losing streak as they host the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / January 13
Kobe Bufkin Signing 10-Day Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers’ roster is sorely in need of a boost as the team has been struggling over the past month due both to injuries and poor play overall.
Memphis Grizzlies News / Hoops Rumors / January 13
Lakers To Sign Kobe Bufkin To 10-Day Contract
The Lakers have agreed to a 10-day deal with guard Kobe Bufkin, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The 15th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, Bufkin spent his first two professional seasons with the Hawks before being traded to the Nets this offseason.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 7
What former 1st-round pick needs to earn Lakers call-up
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers currently have one open roster spot, but due to salary cap restrictions under the first apron, they cannon add a 15th player until mid-January, should they choose to do so.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 5
NBA Transactions: Kobe Bufkin, Kevon Harris, Bobi Klintman
December 4 • The Detroit Pistons recalled Bobi Klintman from the Motor City Cruise of the G League. • Kobe Bufkin, previously with the Memphis Grizzlies, became a free agent.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 24
NBA Transactions: Kobe Bufkin, Walter Clayton Jr, DaRon Holmes II
Nov. 24, 2025 • The Grizzlies signed Kobe Bufkin to a new contract. Nov. 23, 2025 • The Jazz recalled Walter Clayton Jr. from the Salt Lake City Stars.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 23
Lakers G League Guard Cuts Ties with LA, Signs with Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies signed Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin to a 10-day hardship exception on Sunday, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Initially selected with the No.
Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 23
Grizzlies signing former 1st-round pick off Lakers’ G League squad
The Memphis Grizzlies are signing former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin via a 10-day hardship exception, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move comes as the Grizzlies battle injuries to numerous key contributors — including Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Scotty Pippen Jr., Brandon Clarke and Ty Jerome — amid a 6-11 start.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 23
South Bay Lakers’ Kobe Bufkin Signing 10-Day Hardship Contract With Grizzlies
The Los Angeles Lakers recently made an intriguing move by bringing in former No. 15 overall pick Kobe Bufkin to their G League affiliate South Bay Lakers.
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.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 21
Did The Hawks Wait To Long To Trade A Former First Round Pick This Offseason?
The Hawks were universally praised for the offseason that they had and it has set them up to be a factor in the Eastern Conference playoff race later in the season.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18
Kobe Bufkin gets 100% real on key to NBA success amid South Bay opportunity
LOS ANGELES – The South Bay Lakers added to an already talented roster this past week with the acquisition of Kobe Bufkin as he attempts to use the G League as a pathway for him to ultimately get back to the NBA.
Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / November 13
NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pacers, Lakers, Kobe Bufkin
Giannis Antetokounmpo missed Wednesday’s game in Charlotte with what the Bucks listed as patellar tendinopathy in his left knee, though coach Doc Rivers made it clear they were mostly protecting their superstar during a brutal stretch of the schedule.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 13
Former First-Round Pick Kobe Bufkin Being Acquired By South Bay Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are known for their quality scouting department and their ability to give second chances to former top picks that need a fresh start.
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
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.
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