Jazz officially sign guard Kobe Bufkin to two-way contract

The 2023 No. 15 pick lands in Utah after Oct. 17 waivers.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

We have signed guard Kobe Bufkin to a two-way contract. #TakeNote https://t.co/qFSIwEHBmw Via @utahjazz on X

What happened: Utah completed the two-way deal on Saturday, formalizing the move to fill the franchise's newly opened two-way roster slot. Bufkin became an unrestricted free agent after the Pelicans waived him on Oct. 17 ahead of opening week.

Why it matters: Selected 15th overall by Atlanta in the 2023 NBA Draft, the 23-year-old guard gives Utah a former lottery pick on a developmental deal. Filling the two-way slot allows the club to evaluate him across NBA and G League action during the 2026-27 regular season without using a standard 15-man roster spot.

What to watch: Bufkin is immediately eligible to split time between Utah's active NBA roster and its G League affiliate under standard two-way service limits.

Sources

@utahjazz 2026-10-24T16:33:04.972837+00:00

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