Overview
- The agreement is a standard two-year NBA contract that includes a team option for the 2026-27 season, according to reports citing ESPN’s Shams Charania.
- The signing completes Los Angeles’ 15-man roster after a quiet trade deadline.
- Bufkin excelled with the South Bay Lakers this season, with outlets reporting roughly 26–28 points per game on strong efficiency, though exact totals differ between reports.
- He previously joined the Lakers on a 10-day deal in January and logged 12 points across four NBA appearances.
- A 2023 first-round pick by the Atlanta Hawks, Bufkin spent most of this season in the G League before earning this promotion.