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Kobe Bufkin
Dated team records (2)
- Current basis: Licensed roster, October 9, 2026: listed with New Orleans Pelicans
- NBA directory, September 22, 2026: listed with New Orleans Pelicans
The newest dated listing sets the current team; a reviewed transaction announced later overrides it. Older records remain history.
- 2025-26 per game · 16 games
- 2.9 PTS 0.8 REB 0.6 AST 41.6% TS
Kobe Bufkin is a 23-year-old shooting guard, listed at 6′4″ (193 cm). Kobe Bufkin is listed with the New Orleans Pelicans in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. In 2025-26 he averaged 2.9 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 16 games with 41.6% true shooting. He has a listed salary figure of $4.95M (the data provider does not state its season), with his contract running through June 2027. The roster lists an entry dated July 2026.
2025-26 season statistics
2.9PTS per game#500 of 582
0.8REB per game#546 of 582
0.6AST per game#487 of 582
0.1STL per game#545 of 582
0.2BLK per game#373 of 582
0.3TO per game#514 of 582
7.5MIN per game#519 of 582
An em dash (—) means unavailable, not zero.
| GP | FGM–FGA | FG% | 3PM–3PA | 3P% | FTM–FTA | FT% | eFG% | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 15–50 | 30.0% | 5–26 | 19.2% | 11–12 | 91.7% | 35.0% | 41.6% |
| PER | USG% | ORtg | DRtg | +/− | AST/TO | Double-doubles | Triple-doubles | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | -68 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
Combined figures require data for every listed season. Incomplete metrics are shown as —, not zero.
| Season | Team (at season end) | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% | TS% | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Los Angeles Lakers | 16 | 7.5 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 30.0% | 19.2% | 91.7% | 41.6% | — |
| 2024-25 | Atlanta Hawks | 10 | 12.4 | 5.3 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 38.3% | 21.1% | 72.2% | — | — |
| 2023-24 | Atlanta Hawks | 17 | 11.5 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 37.0% | 22.5% | 50.0% | 42.4% | — |
| 3 seasons | Totals over these seasons: 180 PTS, 67 REB, 54 AST | 43 | 10.2 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 35.4% | 21.2% | 73.7% | 43.7% | — |
Statistics. Regular season: Source observations for dated values: UTC. Edition assembled Oct 9, 2026 UTC.
2026-27 game log
Reported highs in 2 logged games
Only reported values contribute; unavailable statistics are not treated as zero.
9PointsOct 8, 2026 @ MIA
1ReboundsOct 8, 2026 @ MIA
1AssistsOct 8, 2026 @ MIA
33-pointersOct 8, 2026 @ MIA
0StealsOct 8, 2026 @ MIA
0BlocksOct 8, 2026 @ MIA
FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 preseason | @ MIA | L 118–128 | 11:57 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 3-4 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Oct 6 preseason | @ OKC | W 116–110 | 5:53 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +2 |
View all 2 logged games in 2026-27
2026-27 full game log
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FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 preseason | @ MIA | L 118–128 | 11:57 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 3-4 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Oct 6 preseason | @ OKC | W 116–110 | 5:53 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +2 |
Game records. Only stored games are listed. The player-game feed omits free throws; other box-score records may include them.
2025-26 shot chart
Kobe Bufkin took 52% of his 2025-26 shots from three, 12% at the rim, 26% elsewhere in the paint and 10% from mid-range.
| Zone | FGM–FGA | FG% | League FG% | Share of shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted area | 5–6 | 83.3 (+16.2) | 67.2 | 12.0% |
| In the paint (non-RA) | 5–13 | 38.5 (-6.1) | 44.5 | 26.0% |
| Mid-range | 0–5 | 0.0 (-41.8) | 41.8 | 10.0% |
| Corner 3 | 1–5 | 20.0 (-18.8) | 38.8 | 10.0% |
| Above the break 3 | 4–21 | 19.0 (-16.1) | 35.2 | 42.0% |
above typical accuracy for the zone about typical below. Shot locations; totals match the stored whynba season field goals (shot edition of Oct 9, 2026). This is a provider consistency check, not a comparison with official NBA totals.
Quick answers
- How many points does Kobe Bufkin average?
- Kobe Bufkin averaged 2.9 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game in the 2025-26 NBA regular season, over 16 games.
- What is Kobe Bufkin's shooting percentage?
- In 2025-26, Kobe Bufkin shot 30.0% from the field, 19.2% from three (5 of 26) and 91.7% from the free-throw line; his true shooting percentage was 41.6%.
- How old is Kobe Bufkin?
- Kobe Bufkin is 23 years old. He was born on September 21, 2003.
- How tall is Kobe Bufkin?
- Kobe Bufkin is 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) tall and plays SG, per the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026.
- Where is Kobe Bufkin from?
- Kobe Bufkin is from the United States and played at Michigan before the NBA.
- What team does Kobe Bufkin play for?
- Kobe Bufkin is listed with the New Orleans Pelicans in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. A roster listing does not establish a contract-signing date.
- What number does Kobe Bufkin wear?
- The NBA directory lists Kobe Bufkin at No. 4 for the New Orleans Pelicans. Edition date: September 22, 2026. Roster numbers can change.
- When is Kobe Bufkin's next game?
- Kobe Bufkin and the New Orleans Pelicans next play at the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 8:00 pm Eastern Time (preseason).
- Does Kobe Bufkin play on Christmas Day?
- No. The New Orleans Pelicans are not in any of the 5 games on the NBA Christmas Day schedule.
- How much does Kobe Bufkin make?
- Kobe Bufkin has a listed salary figure of $4.95M (the data provider does not state its season), with his contract running through June 2027.
Contract
- Listed salary
- $4.95M listed figure; season not stated
- Contract through
- June 2027
- Nationality
- USA
- Roster date
- July 25, 2026
Contract data · updated Oct 9, 2026. The provider lists one salary figure in USD without its season or type; it can be a contract's average annual value rather than this season's salary.
Videos about Kobe Bufkin
Kobe Bufkin - All 17 ASSISTS in The 24/25 NBA Regular Season for Atlanta Hawks
Apr 6, 2026
Kobe Bufkin drops 29 Points, shoots perfect 15-15 FTs in Hawks Comeback Win | NBA Summer League
Kobe Bufkin leads the way in our 12-point 4th-quarter comeback Win over the Miami Heat in our first Summer League game!
Apr 6, 2026
Kobe Bufkin | Scoring Highlights | Atlanta Hawks 24-25
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Apr 6, 2026
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Career at a glance
Kobe Bufkin played 3 NBA regular seasons between 2023 and 2026, appearing in 43 games and averaging 4.2 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He played for 2 teams: Atlanta (2023–25, 27 games), L.A. Lakers (2025–26, 16 games). Multiplying each season’s games by its scoring average gives roughly 200 regular-season points (an estimate from per-game figures, not an official total).
whynba analysis of the season-by-season statistics below (Wikipedia revision, CC BY-SA 4.0). Totals are estimates from per-game averages.
About Kobe Bufkin
Kobe Bufkin (/ˈkoʊbiˈbʌfkɪn/KOH-bee, BUF-kin; born September 21, 2003) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for Grand Rapids Christian High School, where he was a McDonald's All-American in 2021, and played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines, earning third-team All-Big Ten honors in 2023. He was selected with the 15th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks, where he played for two seasons. He also played for the Los Angeles Lakers for one season.
- Born
- September 21, 2003 (age 23) Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
- Listed height
- 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
- Listed weight
- 195 lb (88 kg)
- Position
- Shooting guard / point guard
- High school
- Grand Rapids Christian (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
- College
- Michigan (2021–2023)
- NBA draft
- 2023: 1st round, 15th overall pick
- Playing career
- 2023–present
Career highlights and awards
- All-NBA G League Second Team (2026)
- Third-team All-Big Ten (2023)
- McDonald's All-American (2021)
Career statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | Atlanta | 17 | 0 | 11.5 | .370 | .225 | .500 | 1.9 | 1.6 | .4 | .3 | 4.8 |
| 2024–25 | Atlanta | 10 | 0 | 12.4 | .383 | .211 | .722 | 2.1 | 1.7 | .3 | .2 | 5.3 |
| 2025–26 | L.A. Lakers | 16 | 1 | 7.4 | .300 | .192 | .917 | .8 | .6 | .1 | .2 | 2.9 |
| Career | 43 | 1 | 10.2 | .354 | .212 | .737 | 1.6 | 1.3 | .3 | .2 | 4.2 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Michigan | 28 | 0 | 10.6 | .380 | .222 | .773 | 1.1 | .3 | .4 | .1 | 3.0 |
| 2022–23 | Michigan | 33 | 33 | 34.0 | .482 | .355 | .849 | 4.5 | 2.9 | 1.3 | .7 | 14.0 |
| Career | 61 | 33 | 23.3 | .463 | .325 | .833 | 3.0 | 1.7 | .9 | .4 | 9.0 |
Per-game averages. † won an NBA championship · * led the league · ‡ NBA record (as marked).
whynba profile fields · Checked
- Height
- 6′ 4″
- Weight
- 195 lb
- Position
- SG
- Jersey
- 4
- Country
- USA
- School / last affiliation
- Michigan
- Draft year
- 2023
- Draft pick
- Round 1 · Pick 15
How acquired: Signed on 07/25/26. This is the roster note stored on the official team page at the last source check, not a live transaction wire.
2025-26 season averages
2.9Points per game
0.8Rebounds per game
0.6Assists per game
These figures belong to the season labeled above; they are not 2026–27 results. These historical rates were retained from an earlier snapshot and were not rechecked with this directory refresh.
Roster observations
These dates show when our saved NBA directory observations listed this player with a team. They are not signing, trade or contract dates, and this is not a complete career history.
Roster refresh overdue. This saved assignment may have changed.
| Team | First observed | Last confirmed | Later directory change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | None recorded | NBA directory |
Profile source
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