Overview
- The team announced the 10-day deal on Tuesday before hosting the Hawks, following initial reporting by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
- Bufkin earned the opportunity with South Bay, averaging about 26–29 points on efficient 50/40/90-level shooting and posting multiple 40-point games this season.
- JJ Redick said Bufkin has shown he can be engaged defensively and would get chances during the 10-day, and he later made a brief debut in the blowout win over Atlanta, hitting a three.
- The contract pays approximately $131,970 and, per HoopsRumors, pushes the Lakers’ first‑apron rest‑of‑season signing window back to January 28.
- The move addresses short-term backcourt depth and shooting needs during a stretch of five games in seven days and with Austin Reaves still sidelined by a calf strain.