Lakers Sign Kobe Bufkin To Multi-Year Contract

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16 minutes ago

February 9, 2026

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According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Lakers have signed Kobe Bufkin to a two-year deal. This contract does include a team option for the 2026-27 season.

During his time in the G League with the South Bay Lakers this season, the 22-year-old shooting guard averaged 24.7 points and 4.4 rebounds.

Bufkin has spent three years in the NBA, playing a total of 31 games. In those 31 games, he has averaged 4.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists.

Since entering the league in 2023 as the 15th overall pick, Bufkin has spent his career with the Atlanta Hawks (27 games) and the Lakers (four games).

Hawks Trade Kobe Bufkin To Nets

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5 months ago

September 15, 2025

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According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks have traded Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets. The former 15th overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft’s time in Atlanta comes to an end after two seasons.

Bufkin only appeared in 27 games out of a possible 164 games. Brooklyn only had to give up cash considerations to acquire the 21-year-old, as Atlanta created a new roster spot. The Nets also reached the minimum salary floor while maintaining $11.6 million in cap space.

During Bufkin’s rookie season, fans saw him absolutely dominate the G League. He averaged 23.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.9 assists in 32.0 minutes in 14 games of action.