Lakers Sign Kobi Bufkin to 2-Year Deal

The Lakers add the South Bay Lakers guard to their roster for the upcoming season.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Kobi Bufkin, a guard for their G League affiliate South Bay Lakers, to a two-year contract that includes a team option for the 2026-2027 season, according to a source familiar with the situation.

Why it matters

The Lakers have been active in the offseason, looking to build a competitive roster around their star players. Signing Bufkin, a young prospect, could provide depth and potential long-term value for the team.

The details

Bufkin, who played for the South Bay Lakers in the G League last season, will now join the Lakers' main roster, which is now filled out at 15 players. The two-year deal includes a team option for the 2026-2027 season, giving the Lakers flexibility with the young guard.

  • The Lakers signed Bufkin on Saturday night.

The players

Kobi Bufkin

A guard who played for the Lakers' G League affiliate South Bay Lakers last season.

Los Angeles Lakers

An NBA team based in Los Angeles, California.

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What’s next

The Lakers will look to integrate Bufkin into their roster and see how he performs during the upcoming NBA season.

The takeaway

The Lakers continue to make moves to build a competitive roster, adding young talent like Kobi Bufkin to provide depth and potential long-term value for the team.