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13. Februar 2026
Shifting to bench
Bufkin won't start Thursday's game against the Mavericks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Analyse
Bufkin was tapped for a spot start Tuesday with the Lakers without several key contributors, but he'll return to his usual bench role Thursday. The 22-year-old may not receive many chances to play given LA's backcourt has returned to health other than Luka Doncic (hamstring).
11. Februar 2026
Enters starting five
Bufkin is starting Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Analyse
Bufkin will make his first start of the season due to Luka Doncic (hamstring), LeBron James (foot), Austin Reaves (calf) and Marcus Smart (ankle) all being sidelined. Bufkin will run the floor alongside Luke Kennard, Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes.
8. Februar 2026
Back with Lakers on two-year deal
Bufkin agreed Saturday with the Lakers on a two-year deal, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Analyse
According to Charania, the second season of the contract is a team option. Bufkin had previously appeared in four games for the Lakers back in January on a 10-day deal, and he'll now get some longer-term security on the 15-man roster. The 22-year-old guard has been a standout performer this season in the G League with the South Bay Lakers, averaging 26.7 points, 4.4 assists, 4.1 rebounds, 3.3 three-pointers, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks in 33.1 minutes per game while shooting 51.5 percent from the field and 43.1 percent from three-point range over 21 appearances.
