By waivingg Bufkin, the Lakers have opened up a roster spot before the postseason and have until Sunday to sign someone and have them eligible for the postseason. Any player that was released by another team after March 1 would not be eligible, however.

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The Lakers waived Kobe Bufkin on Friday, opening a roster spot for the team to sign another player who could be eligible for its playoff roster. Bufkin signed a two-year deal with the Lakers with a team option for 2026-27 in early February after starring for the organization’s South Bay G League affiliate and signing a 10-day contract with the Lakers in January.

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In February, the Lakers signed Bufkin to a two-year contract with a team option for 2026-27 after he lit up the G League with averages of 27.7 points, 4.7 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 3

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