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The Los Angeles Lakers have waived Kobe Bufkin, creating a roster spot that may be filled by either forward Drew Timme or guard Nick Smith Jr. Both players need to be signed to standard NBA contracts to be eligible for the playoffs.
After the Los Angeles Lakers waived Kobe Bufkin, they opened up an additional roster spot ahead of their playoff push. While several names have been mentioned as possible replacements, the vacancy is expected to be filled by a player on a two-way contract. According to NBA reporter Jovan Buha, the decision is likely coming down to forward Drew Timme and guard Nick Smith Jr., both of whom would need to be signed to a standard NBA contract in order to be eligible for the playoffs.
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The potential replacements for Kobe Bufkin are forward Drew Timme and guard Nick Smith Jr.
Drew Timme and Nick Smith Jr. need to be signed to standard NBA contracts to be eligible for the playoffs.

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