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INTERNAL PROMOTION: DISCOVER WHY THE LAKERS CHOSE KOBE BUFKIN OVER BUYOUT VETERANS
The Los Angeles Lakers signed Kobe Bufkin to a two-year deal, choosing the 26.7 PPG G League star over veteran buyout candidates.
After the Lakers grabbed Luke Kennard at the trade deadline, everyone started wondering what they'd do next. The buyout market was about to open up, and big names like Mike Conley Jr, Lonzo Ball, Haywood Highsmith, and Cam Thomas were already floating around as options.
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka didn’t keep anyone guessing for long. “We have an open roster spot, and we’re talking to some available players, just doing our homework,” he told reporters after the deadline. “Players could come in through the buyout market. We’re looking at that 15th roster spot and probably will fill it at some point.”
But when Pelinka finally filled that last spot, he surprised a lot of people. Instead of waiting for a buyout candidate, the Lakers decided to reward a guy from within—G League standout Kobe Bufkin. They signed him to a two-year NBA contract.
Honestly, Bufkin earned it. With the South Bay Lakers, he put up some wild numbers: 26.7 points, 4 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.3 steals, and just under a block per game. He shot over 51% from the field and hit 43% of his threes. And lately, he’s been on fire—dropping 36, 41, and 29 points in his last three games, draining 18 threes, handing out 16 assists, and grabbing seven steals.
All season, people around the league have called him one of the most NBA-ready guards in the G League.
Bufkin first joined the Lakers on a 10-day contract in January. When that ran out, they didn’t offer him a second stint, which could’ve kept him around through the trade deadline. Instead, they sent him back to South Bay and took a bit of a risk. Because his contract wasn’t locked down, any NBA team could’ve signed him away—standard, two-way, 10-day, whatever. The Lakers had already seen Memphis snatch up Scotty Pippen Jr after his time in L.A., so they knew how fast G League talent can disappear.
With interest picking up around the league, Pelinka decided not to wait. He wanted to keep Bufkin, so he made the move.
The Lakers had other options. They could’ve juggled their two-way contracts, maybe waived Chris Mannon, and kept the 15th spot open for a buyout player. Drew Timme and Nick Smith Jr had already played plenty on two-way deals, and league rules gave the Lakers some wiggle room. Teams with fewer than 15 players on standard deals can use two-way players for up to 90 games combined (instead of just 50 each). According to Spotrac, Timme and Smith Jr had only played in 49 games together, so the Lakers could’ve kept Bufkin on a two-way if they wanted.
But honestly, that 15th spot wasn’t going to stay open. By giving Bufkin a standard contract, the Lakers made sure he could play the rest of the season and didn’t risk losing him.
Looking at the buyout market, the choice got even clearer. Cam Thomas went to the Bucks. Lonzo Ball’s still a question mark—teams want a look at his medicals before doing anything. Haywood Highsmith hasn’t played all season because of injury.
So, betting on Bufkin? It just made sense. G League numbers don’t always mean NBA success, but Bufkin’s outgrown South Bay. He’s earned a real shot, and the Lakers decided to invest in someone who could actually grow into a rotation player, instead of gambling on a rental. They went with the guy they know, and honestly, it looks like the right call.
SUPER BOWL CLASH: TOM BRADY VS DONALD TRUMP OVER BAD BUNNY’S WILD HALFTIME SHOW
Tom Brady and Donald Trump clash over Bad Bunny’s halftime show. Discover why Brady loved it while Trump called it an "affront."
Tom Brady and President Donald Trump aren’t seeing eye to eye when it comes to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show.
On Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, the Seahawks ran over the Patriots, rolling to a 29-13 win and taking home the Super Bowl LX trophy. Seattle’s defence was on another level, but let’s be honest, half the country was just waiting for the halftime show. Even after the cameras cut, people kept talking about it.
Bad Bunny, straight out of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, took the stage and immediately became the centre of attention. People had already been debating whether he should headline the show, and things got even louder after he called out ICE during his Grammy speech.
His performance was wild—Caribbean colours everywhere, surprise guests, and a clear nod to his roots. He didn’t hold back on the cultural flair. People loved it, and social media blew up with praise for his set.
Trump? Not a fan. He didn’t like the idea of Bad Bunny leading the show and made sure everyone knew it. Brady, on the other hand, couldn’t get enough. He even posted a video of Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga performing together, throwing in a big “Amazing!!!!!!!!!” for good measure.
The stage was packed. Ricky Martin, Cardi B, Jessica Alba, Pedro Pascal, Karol G, Young Miko, and David Grutman—they all showed up. Even Alix Earle, who’s been linked to Brady lately, made an appearance.
Meanwhile, Trump hit Truth Social with a full-on rant. He slammed the halftime show, called it “one of the worst, EVER!” and said it was an “affront” to American greatness. He complained that nobody could understand Bad Bunny, called the dancing “disgusting”, and went off about the NFL’s new kickoff rule for good measure.
While all that was going down online, Bad Bunny took the field in all white, with his last name, “Ocasio”, and the number 64 on his jersey. He opened with “Tití Me Preguntó”, striding through a set designed to look like a Puerto Rican field. The show had mashups like “Café con Ron” and “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” and at one point, Bad Bunny spiked a football into the turf. Dancers waved flags from all over Latin America—Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Cuba, and more. Then Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga joined him, sending the energy through the roof. Fotos”,
INFIELD REINFORCEMENT: DISCOVER WHY THE YANKEES TRADED FOR ATHLETICS UTILITY MAN MAX SCHUEMANN
The Yankees acquired Max Schuemann from the Athletics for Luis Burgos, DFA-ing Yanquiel Fernandez to bolster infield depth for 2026.
Pitchers and catchers are almost back—less than a week now until spring training. But teams aren’t done tinkering. The Yankees just proved it, swinging a trade with the Athletics to shore up their infield depth.
According to Bob Nightengale from USA Today, the Yankees picked up infielder Max Schuemann from Oakland in exchange for righty Luis Burgos. To make room, they’ll designate Yanquiel Fernandez for assignment.
Schuemann used to be a top prospect with the A’s, but things haven’t really clicked for him in the majors. Oakland added Andy Ibáñez and bumped Schuemann off the roster, which is when the Yankees pounced. They’re not complaining; you can never have too much infield depth.
Schuemann’s time in the big leagues has been a mixed bag. He was No. 21 on Oakland’s prospect list heading into 2024 and finally broke through to the majors that year. In his rookie season, he played a whopping 133 games, hit .220, and posted a .619 OPS. Seven home runs, 34 RBIs, and 18 stolen bases—plus, he played everywhere in the infield except first base and catcher.
Things got rough last year, though. Schuemann’s bat cooled off—he slashed just .197/.295/.273 with two homers, 13 RBIs, seven steals, and a 0.2 bWAR. Again, he bounced all over the field, but the offence just wasn’t there. The thing is, his defence is solid—a plus-8 Outs Above Average kept him around for 101 games.
The Yankees need him to hit. The glove plays, no question, but he won’t crack the 26-man roster unless his bat picks up. Realistically, Schuemann probably starts the year in the minors.
Where does he fit in New York? The Yankees have no shortage of infielders. Jazz Chisholm, Jose Caballero, and Ryan McMahon are pencilled in as starters. Don’t forget Anthony Volpe—he’ll miss the start of the season, but Aaron Boone trusts him when he’s back.
Schuemann can handle the outfield, too, but the Yankees are loaded there. Judge, Bellinger, and Grisham—they’re not moving aside. A starting role at Yankee Stadium just isn’t in the cards for Schuemann.
Still, he’s got a shot at a bench job. With his versatility and strong glove, he could edge out some of New York’s other utility guys. Amed Rosario and Oswaldo Cabrera are in the mix as well, so it won’t be easy.
Bottom line: Schuemann will get his chance this spring. If he hits, he’s got a real shot at making the team. If not, well, there’s always room for solid defence and versatility, but he’ll have to earn it.
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