Lakers sign Kobe Bufkin to 2-year deal, sources say

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers filled out their roster at 15 players on Saturday night, signing South Bay Lakers guard Kobi Bufkin to a two-year deal that includes a team option for the 2026-2027 season, a source familiar with the situation, but unauthorized to speak publicly, confirmed to the Southern California News Group.

ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the news of Bufkin’s signing.

Bufkin, 22, has signed two 10-day contracts so far this season — one with the Memphis Grizzlies in November...