Overview
- The Lakers announced the 10-day signing of 22-year-old guard Kobe Bufkin on Tuesday before hosting the Hawks.
- Bufkin has starred for South Bay, averaging 26.7 points with 50/40/90 efficiency and recording multiple 40-point outings.
- The move targets perimeter scoring and bench depth during Austin Reaves’ calf absence and a recent slump from the guard rotation.
- Head coach JJ Redick said Bufkin might not play on the day of his signing but will receive opportunities during the 10-day stint.
- The contract pays $131,970 and carries the same cap hit, delaying L.A.’s ability to add a rest-of-season deal under the first-apron hard cap until Jan. 28.