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Former Hawk has a golden opportunity to vindicate Atlanta's front office

After his departure this offseason from the Hawks, former first round pick Kobe Bufkin seeks to redeem himself in a wide-open backcourt with plenty of minutes to go around.

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Kobe Bufkin's untapped playmaking upside is a critical aspect to why teams keep taking a chance on him. After bouncing around practice squads and G-League affiliates to start the 2025-2026 season, Kobe has finally been given a shot at real minutes by the Memphis Grizzlies on a 10-day contract.