Report: Nets acquire G Kobe Bufkin from Hawks

Field Level Media|published: Mon 15th September, 20:52 2025

NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Atlanta Hawks

Dec 2, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (4) shoots against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Brooklyn Nets acquired shooting guard Kobe Bufkin from the Atlanta Hawks for cash considerations, ESPN reported Monday.

Bufkin, who turns 22 on Sunday, has played in 27 NBA games over the past two seasons while battling injuries, including a partially dislocated shoulder.

Bufkin averaged 5.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 10 appearances off the bench last season. For his career, his averages are 5.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.

Bufkin played collegiately at Michigan for then-head coach Juwan Howard, who is now an assistant coach for the Nets.

--Field Level Media