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NBA Transactions: Kobe Bufkin, Kevon Harris, Bobi Klintman

December 4 • The Detroit Pistons recalled Bobi Klintman from the Motor City Cruise of the G League. • Kobe Bufkin, previously with the Memphis Grizzlies, became a free agent.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 24

NBA Transactions: Kobe Bufkin, Walter Clayton Jr, DaRon Holmes II

Nov. 24, 2025 • The Grizzlies signed Kobe Bufkin to a new contract. Nov. 23, 2025 • The Jazz recalled Walter Clayton Jr. from the Salt Lake City Stars.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 23

Lakers G League Guard Cuts Ties with LA, Signs with Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies signed Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin to a 10-day hardship exception on Sunday, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Initially selected with the No.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 23

Grizzlies signing former 1st-round pick off Lakers’ G League squad

The Memphis Grizzlies are signing former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin via a 10-day hardship exception, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move comes as the Grizzlies battle injuries to numerous key contributors — including Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Scotty Pippen Jr., Brandon Clarke and Ty Jerome — amid a 6-11 start.

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NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 23

South Bay Lakers’ Kobe Bufkin Signing 10-Day Hardship Contract With Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers recently made an intriguing move by bringing in former No. 15 overall pick Kobe Bufkin to their G League affiliate South Bay Lakers.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 23

Grizzlies granted hardship, signing Kobe Bufkin to 10-day

The Grizzlies finally caught a break from the league office, and they’re using it to bring in backcourt help. Memphis has received a hardship exception and will sign guard Kobe Bufkin to a 10-day deal, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 21

Did The Hawks Wait To Long To Trade A Former First Round Pick This Offseason?

The Hawks were universally praised for the offseason that they had and it has set them up to be a factor in the Eastern Conference playoff race later in the season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Kobe Bufkin gets 100% real on key to NBA success amid South Bay opportunity

LOS ANGELES – The South Bay Lakers added to an already talented roster this past week with the acquisition of Kobe Bufkin as he attempts to use the G League as a pathway for him to ultimately get back to the NBA.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / November 13

NBA Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pacers, Lakers, Kobe Bufkin

Giannis Antetokounmpo missed Wednesday’s game in Charlotte with what the Bucks listed as patellar tendinopathy in his left knee, though coach Doc Rivers made it clear they were mostly protecting their superstar during a brutal stretch of the schedule.

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NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 13

Former First-Round Pick Kobe Bufkin Being Acquired By South Bay Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are known for their quality scouting department and their ability to give second chances to former top picks that need a fresh start.

Brooklyn Nets News / Fastbreak on SI / October 20

The Waiver Claim Cost of Ex-NBA First-Rounder Kobe Bufkin

A former first-round pick is hitting the waiver wire ahead of the NBA’s opening week. Kobe Bufkin is reportedly set to part ways with the Brooklyn Nets.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 20

NBA Notes: Nets, Kobe Bufkin, Thunder, Nikola Topic, Pacers

The Nets have waived guard Kobe Bufkin, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. Brooklyn later confirmed the move. Bufkin was traded from Atlanta to Brooklyn last month for $110,000 in cash considerations, joining a crowded backcourt that already featured recent first-rounders Ben Saraf, Egor Demin and Nolan Traore.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / October 19

Nets to waive former first-round guard

The Brooklyn Nets are waiving guard Kobe Bufkin, Shams Charania reports for ESPN.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 24

Kobe Bufkin Saw Nets Trade Coming — and Now Has a Clear Path to Playing Time

Of all the backcourt decisions the Brooklyn Nets made this summer, trading for former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin may have been the one that comes with the lowest risk.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 22

Strengths and Weaknesses of New Nets Wing Kobe Bufkin

The Brooklyn Nets have plenty of young pieces to use this season, one of which is new addition Kobe Bufkin. In a trade with the Atlanta Hawks, the Nets gave up the small price of cash considerations in exchange for the 15th overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 21

Nets Continue to Earn Praise for Landing Kobe Bufkin via Trade

The word that the Indiana Pacers, among others, per Grant Afseth, were interested in Kobe Bufkin before he was dealt to the Brooklyn Nets was already a good indicator that the move was a smart one.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

How Does Kobe Bufkin Trade Affect Hawks and Nets Season Plans, And What Is Next For Each Squad

The Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets got together to work out for the ninth time on Monday afternoon. Two months after being part of the three-team Kristaps Porzingis blockbuster, the Nets and Hawks worked out a minor yet no less important deal that saw former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin head to Brooklyn.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / September 16