On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Phoenix Suns in California.
The Lakers are coming off a 119-103 win over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.
Kobe Bufkin finished with two points and one assist while shooting 1/2 from the field in four minutes of playing time.
Los Angeles Lakers Release 3-Year NBA Player
GettyKobe Bufkin #18 of the Los Angeles Lakers on court against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Bufkin is in his first year playing for the Lakers.
He is averaging 2.9 points per contest while shooting 30.0% from the field 16 games.
On Friday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news that the Lakers are waiving Bufkin.
Charania wrote: “The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving guard Kobe Bufkin, sources tell ESPN. This opens a roster spot for the Lakers to evaluate a signing over the weekend.”
NBA World Reacts To Bufkin News
GettyKobe Bufkin #18 of the Los Angeles Lakers on court against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Here’s what people were saying about the news on social media:
Dan Woike: “Lakers are waiving Kobe Bufkin, a team source confirms to the Athletic. Lakers will evaluate players this weekend to add someone to playoff roster.”
@LADEig: “Chris Paul??? 👀👀”
Anthony F. Irwin: “The right move. My semi-educated guess is the spot goes to Timme.”
GettyKobe Bufkin #18 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives past LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on January 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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