The Atlanta Hawks have made roster adjustments before their matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers at State Farm Arena in Georgia. Here are the details of the recent moves:
- Recalled Kobe Bufkin from G League:
- Guard Kobe Bufkin, the 15th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft from Michigan, has been recalled from the College Park Skyhawks.
- Bufkin has played in two games for the Hawks this season and has impressive stats with the College Park Skyhawks, averaging 23.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
- In his recent game with the Skyhawks, Bufkin recorded 43 points and nine rebounds.
- Transferred Vit Krejci to G League:
- Two-way forward Vit Krejci has been transferred to the College Park Skyhawks.
- Krejci, currently on a two-way deal with the Hawks, has yet to make an appearance in the NBA this season. He played 29 games for the team last year.
The Hawks, currently the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 19-27 record, are gearing up for the Lakers’ showdown after a recent victory against the Toronto Raptors. Following the Lakers game, they will host the Phoenix Suns on Friday.
On the other hand, the Lakers, occupying the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 24-24 record, will face the Hawks with hopes of improving their standing in the competitive conference.
