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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 affiliate

NOVEMBER 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

Struggles from deep in pro debut Bufkin scored nine points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), one assist and one rebound over 18 minutes in Tuesday's 108-107 win over the Cavaliers.

Impact The 15th overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft struggled with his shooting in the NBA Summer League and that continued in his first preseason game. He also finished with a margin of minus-nine -- the fourth worst on the team -- and a team-leading four personal fouls. Bufkin will look for a better outing Thursday against the Grizzlies at home.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Kobe Bryant's NBA legacy lives on in a new way. Two players bear his name

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