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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
On Thursday evening, the Lakers played the Chicago Bulls in Los Angeles.
The Lakers continued their hot streak, winning by a score of 142-130.
They have now won four games in a row (and seven out of their last ten).
Los Angeles Lakers Announce Roster Moves Following Bulls
GettyLos Angeles, CA – December 28: Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick stands on the court during a timeout during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Following the game, the Lakers announced that they had assigned three players to South Bay (G League).
David Mendez-Yapkowitz of ClutchPoints wrote: “Lakers announce Kobe Bufkin, Bronny James and Adou Thiero have been assigned to South Bay.
We will be live tomorrow night in El Segundo as South Bay looks to set a franchise record for most consecutive wins.”
David Mendez-Yapkowitz
Lakers announce Kobe Bufkin, Bronny James and Adou Thiero have been assigned to South Bay.
We will be live tomorrow night in El Segundo as South Bay looks to set a franchise record for most consecutive wins.
All three players continue to back and forth between Los Angeles and South Bay.
Therefore, it’s very possible that they will be recalled before Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets (in Los Angeles).
Kobe Bufkin This Season
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 10: Kobe Bufkin #18 of the Los Angeles Lakers on court against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Bufkin is in his first season with the Lakers.
He is averaging 3.0 points per contest while shooting 28.9% from the field in 11 games.
NBA G League wrote on December 27: “41 PTS 👀 9 AST 🔥 5 3PM 🔥 65% FG
Kobe Bufkin continues to put up VIDEO GAME numbers for the @southbaylakers! He dropped his second 40+ point game of the season in an epic OT battle vs. OKC 🔥”
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41 PTS 👀 9 AST 🔥 5 3PM 🔥 65% FG
Kobe Bufkin continues to put up VIDEO GAME numbers for the @southbaylakers! He dropped his second 40+ point game of the season in an epic OT battle vs. OKC 🔥