Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed veteran guard Kove Bufkin to a 10-day contract before their game against the Atlanta Hawks. Bufkin, originally drafted by the Hawks, has moved between several NBA teams and the G League since 2023. His availability for the Lakers' next game against his former team is uncertain.
Key Facts
- The Los Angeles Lakers have added Kove Bufkin to their roster on a 10-day contract.
- Bufkin was the 15th overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2023 NBA Draft.
- Bufkin played 27 games for the Hawks, averaging 5.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.
- After leaving the Hawks, Bufkin moved to the Brooklyn Nets and was later waived.
- Bufkin then spent a short time with the Memphis Grizzlies but did not play in any games.
- Most recently, Bufkin played for the South Bay Lakers in the NBA G League, where he averaged 28.7 points per game.
- The Lakers face the Atlanta Hawks next, and it is unclear if Bufkin will play against his former team.
