The Kobe Bufkin era has reportedly ended unceremoniously. After being drafted by the Hawks with the 15th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Atlanta is now sending Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cap space relief per Shams Charania of ESPN:
After an iffy summer league campaign, the Hawks have decided to part ways with him and send him to the Brooklyn Nets who have the cap space to simply absorb his approximately $4.5 million guaranteed salary for this season.
Bufkin only played in 27 career games for the Hawks due to various injuries including, but not limited to, his thumb and his shoulder. He averaged just 5.0 points and 1.6 assists in his career but did show flashes of defensive potential at this level.
Good luck to the young guard going forward.
