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Kobe Bufkin signs one-year contract with New Orleans Pelicans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 11:16 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Kobe Bufkin signs one-year contract with New Orleans Pelicans
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Kobe Bufkin has signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, as confirmed by league sources. Bufkin, who was selected 15th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, has played the last three seasons with the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers. He demonstrated his scoring ability with an average of 21.3 points during the Summer League while playing for the Pelicans. The deal provides Bufkin an opportunity to contribute further in the upcoming NBA season.

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  • •Kobe Bufkin joins the New Orleans Pelicans on a one-year deal.
  • •He was the 15th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
  • •Bufkin averaged 21.3 points in Summer League.
  • •Previously played with the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers.
  • •The contract offers Bufkin a chance to expand his impact in the NBA.
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  • 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — Kobe Bufkin signs one-year contract with New Orleans
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Kobe Bufkin signs one-year contract with New Orleans

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