Impact Bufkin has already missed Atlanta's last two contests due to a toe injury and will now remain out for an extended period. Trent Forrest should continue to receive increased playing time in his absence.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
KOBE BUFKIN #4 - SHOOTING GUARD - ATLANTA HAWKS
5.5 PPG •
2.0 RPG •
0.5 APG
5.5 PPG
2.0 RPG
0.5 APG
Out at least 10 days The Hawks announced Thursday that Bufkin (toe) has been diagnosed with a left big toe sprain and will be in a walking boot for the next 10 days, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podca...
Out again Wednesday Bufkin (toe) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Impact Bufkin will miss his second straight game, but he's considered day-to-day. Trent Forrest will likely pick up the backup point guard minutes again Wednesday after seeing 11 minutes against the Knicks on Tuesday.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Kobe Bufkin's Status Revealed For Tonight's Game vs the Knicks Bufkin has been the Hawks’s backup point guard while Trae Young has been sidelined with an injury
MARCH 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Downgraded to out Bufkin (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Bufkin will join Trae Young (finger) on the sidelines, opening up a few extra minutes for Garrison Mathews, Wesley Matthews and Trent Forrest. Bufkin can be considered questionable, at best, for Wednesday's matchup versus Cleveland.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with toe soreness Bufkin is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to left big toe soreness.
Impact With Trae Young (finger) sidelined, Bufkin has played double-digit minutes in four straight games, averaging 6.0 points, 3.5 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 16.3 minutes during that stretch. If he's sidelined Tuesday, Trent Forrest may see a few extra minutes off the bench.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 12 points off bench Thursday Bufkin produced 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists in 19 minutes during Thursday's 124-97 loss to the Nets.
Impact Bufkin hasn't been a regular part of the Hawks' rotation this season, but the promising floor general had to see minutes off the bench in this one due to the team's lack of depth in the backcourt. His numbers were decent, but the only real reason why he logged minutes was that it was a blowout loss, and this was a good chance to see how he performed at the NBA level following several above-average displays in the G League. Bufkin could stay with Atlanta for a few more days, but he could also return to College Park, as he's spent most of the season with the Skyhawks.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Called up to Atlanta Bufkin has been called up to the Hawks on Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Magic.
Impact Bufkin has delivered solid numbers with College Park at the G League level, averaging 23.6 points, 5.9 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game across 14 appearances. He should add depth to the bench in case Trae Young (finger) ends up being ruled out to face Orlando on Sunday.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Quin Snyder Loved What He Saw From Rookie Kobe Bufkin Against the Rockets: "I thought he did a terrific job" Bufkin played close to 16 minutes for the Hawks in their win over the Rockets last night
FEBRUARY 11 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Headed back to NBA The Hawks recalled Bufkin from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Saturday, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Impact Bufkin will return to the NBA after a short stint in the G League. However, the rookie guard is unlikely to receive significant playing time for the duration of his stay with Atlanta.
FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled to Atlanta Bufkin was recalled from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Saturday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Bufkin should be available for Saturday night's matchup with the Warriors following this transaction. He last appeared for the Hawks on Tuesday, recording three points, one rebound and one assist in two minutes.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled to NBA Atlanta recalled Bufkin from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Friday.
Impact Bufkin will be available for Friday's game against the Suns. He appeared in Tuesday's blowout win over the Lakers, posting three points, one rebound and one assist in two minutes, but that was his first NBA appearance since Oct. 30.
FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Kobe Bufkin Has a Massive Night For College Park, Scoring 41 Points; Will This Lead to More Playing Time? Bufkin has continued to impress at the G-League level this season
JANUARY 30 • SUNHERALD.COM
Recalled from G League Atlanta recalled Bufkin from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Tuesday.
Impact Bufkin is coming off the best performance of his season with the Skyhawks, as he produced 43 points (12-24 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and one turnover in 36 minutes against Ontario on Monday. His services may be needed if Dejounte Murray (hamstring) is downgraded to out.
JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to NBA The Hawks recalled Bufkin from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Saturday.
Impact Bufkin will be available for Saturday's game versus the Cavaliers. The rookie guard has made just two NBA appearances so far this season, but he's been excelling in the G League of late and could crack the rotation if Trae Young (illness) ends up missing a second straight contest.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled by Atlanta The Hawks recalled Bufkin from the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Wednesday.
Impact Bufkin has performed well in the G League this season, and he'll join the parent club ahead of Wednesday's game against the Thunder. However, he's made just two appearances for Atlanta this year and is unlikely to see much playing time Wednesday.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play Bufkin (thumb) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Impact Bufkin fractured his thumb in early November and has been sidelined since. There's no guarantee he sees the floor right away, but the Hawks may need to look his way with Dejounte Murray questionable to play with a forearm contusion.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could make return Saturday Bufkin (thumb) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Impact After fracturing his left thumb in early November, Bufkin was fully cleared for practice Wednesday and will have his first chance to make a return. While he'll likely have his minutes monitored if available, Bufkin could see more playing time if Dejounte Murray (forearm) sits.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to full practice The Hawks announced Wednesday that Bufkin (thumb) has been cleared to return to full team practice, Mike Conti of the Atlanta Hawks Radio Network reports.
Impact Bufkin sustained a left thumb injury in early November that was expected to sideline him for at least two months, but it's encouraging that he's back at practice in a full capacity. He'll presumably need to work on ramping up before he returns to game action.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Significant absence expected Bufkin is expected to miss 8-10 weeks due to his thumb fracture, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Bufkin's initial timeline featured a re-evaluation in mid-November, but it appears that the duration of his absence will be much longer. The rookie suffered the injury on Nov. 3, placing his return to game action sometime in January.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hawks rookie G Kobe Bufkin out with fractured thumb
Atlanta Hawks rookie guard Kobe Bufkin will be out at least two weeks after fracturing his left thumb while practicing for the team’s G-League affiliateNOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers left thumb fracture Bufkin sustained a left thumb fracture while practicing with the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Friday and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Impact Bufkin wasn't a significant part of Atlanta's rotation early in the regular season and was practicing with the G League club recently to work on his development. However, he'll now be unavailable for at least two weeks. Once he's cleared to return to game action, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 20-year-old ramp up in the G League.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins parent club Bufkin was reassigned to the Hawks on Friday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Bufkin was assigned to the G League's College Park Skyhawks on Thursday but will be back with the parent club a day later. He hasn't been part of the rotation in the NBA to begin the year.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assigned to G League The Hawks assigned Bufkin to the College Park Skyhawks of the G League on Thursday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Bufkin was the No. 15 overall pick by the Hawks in the 2023 NBA Draft. However, the rookie guard has played just four total minutes across Atlanta's first five games and will be sent down to the G League to aid in his development.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench Bufkin isn't in the starting five for Friday's preseason game versus the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Bufkin will be replaced by Trae Young in the starting lineup for Friday's season finale. The rookie guard is expected to compete with Patty Mills for the backup point guard role.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets start Monday Bufkin will start Monday's preseason contest against Indiana, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact With Trae Young and Dejounte Murray both resting, Bufkin will start next to Bogdan Bogdanovic in the backcourt versus the Pacers. Bufkin is competing with veteran Patty Mills for backup minutes behind Young and Murray.
OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
