Lakers Sign Kobe Bufkin to 2-Year Deal, Sources Say
Bufkin, a 2023 first-round pick, earned a two-year contract after averaging 24.7 points and shooting 49.6% in the G League, filling the Lakers' 15th roster spot.
- The Lakers signed South Bay Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin to a two-year deal with a team option for the 2026-2027 season.
- In four games with the Lakers this season, the 6-foot-4 shooting guard has averaged three points per game in 11.3 minutes per game.
- While general manager Rob Pelinka said the team would navigate options for the 15th roster spot, including the evolving buyout market, for now, Bufkin fills that void.
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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.
Lakers sign Kobe Bufkin to 2-year deal, sources say
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers filled out their roster at 15 players on Saturday night, signing South Bay Lakers guard Kobi Bufkin to a two-year deal that includes a team option for the 2026-2027 season, a source familiar with the situation, but unauthorized to speak publicly, confirmed to the Southern California News Group. ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the news of Bufkin’s signing. Bufkin, 22, has signed two 10-day contracts so far this seaso…
Newest Lakers Guard Kobe Bufkin Opens Up on Special Kobe Bryant Connection
Kobe Bufkin (Image Credits: Imagn) Throughout this season, the Los Angeles Lakers have been exploring potential roster additions, particularly to address their defensive struggles. Despite targeting multiple players, when the trade deadline arrived, the Lakers and GM Rob Pelinka grabbed headlines by not executing any trades. However, they brought in Kobe Bufkin. The Lakers officially signed guard Bufkin to a two-year standard NBA contract to fil…
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