Particle.news
Download on the App Store
3 ARTICLES
·
2h ago

Nets Land Former First-Rounder Kobe Bufkin From Hawks for Minimal Cash

The deal gives Brooklyn a low-risk look at an injury-tested guard coming off a productive Summer League ahead of an Oct. 31 option decision.

Apr 10, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) is defended by Charlotte Hornets guard Vasilije Micic (22) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Brooklyn acquired Kobe Bufkin from Atlanta for cash considerations that were reported at $110,000.
  • The move is characterized as the Nets’ fourth salary dump of the offseason, leveraging their cap space as the Hawks create room below the first apron with extensions on the horizon.
  • Bufkin, the No. 15 pick in 2023, has appeared in just 27 NBA games across two seasons due to thumb and shoulder injuries.
  • He showed momentum in Summer League 2025, averaging roughly 19.5 points with solid rebounding and playmaking, though his three-point shooting remained inconsistent.
  • Brooklyn owes Bufkin about $4.5 million this season and must decide by Oct. 31 on a $6.9 million team option, with draft analyst Sam Vecenie calling the flier a potential home run.