With each passing year, it’s pretty clear just how cutthroat the NBA world can be, especially when it comes to roster turnover. One moment, a player seems like a key piece for the team’s future, and the next, they’re fighting just to keep or find an NBA spot — like I highlighted recently with ex-Raptor Precious Achiuwa — or they’re quietly traded to another team without much fanfare.
And there's no better example of this than the Atlanta Hawks' recent move, where they traded Kobe Bufkin — their 15th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft — to the Brooklyn Nets for some cash considerations.