Los Angeles Lakers Announce Roster Move After Bulls Game

On Thursday evening, the Lakers played the Chicago Bulls in Los Angeles.

The Lakers continued their hot streak, winning by a score of 142-130.

They have now won four games in a row (and seven out of their last ten).

Lakers Announce Roster Moves After Bulls Game

GettyLos Angeles, CA – December 28: Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick stands on the court during a timeout during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Following the game, the Lakers announced that they had assigned three players to South Bay (G League).

David Mendez-Yapkowitz of ClutchPoints wrote: “Lakers announce Kobe Bufkin, Bronny James and Adou Thiero have been assigned to South Bay.

We will be live tomorrow night in El Segundo as South Bay looks to set a franchise record for most consecutive wins.”

All three players continue to go back and forth between Los Angeles and South Bay.

Therefore, it’s very possible that they will be recalled before Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets (in Los Angeles).

Kobe Bufkin This Season

GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 10: Kobe Bufkin #18 of the Los Angeles Lakers on court against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Bufkin is in his first season with the Lakers.

He is averaging 3.0 points per contest while shooting 28.9% from the field in 11 games.

NBA G League wrote on December 27: “41 PTS 👀 9 AST 🔥 5 3PM 🔥 65% FG

Kobe Bufkin continues to put up VIDEO GAME numbers for the @southbaylakers! He dropped his second 40+ point game of the season in an epic OT battle vs. OKC 🔥”

Bronny James This Season

GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball against the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Bronny is in his second NBA season.

The former USC guard has averages of 2.1 points and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 39.7% from the field and 41.4% from three-point range in 32 games.

@bronhistory wrote: “Bronny James is on pace to join the 50/40/90 club in the G-League this season 🔥 64% FG 43% 3PT 90% FT”

Adou Thiero This Season

GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 10, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero (1) bobbles a rebound between San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) and San Antonio Spurs guard Jordan McLaughlin (0) at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Thiero is in the middle of his rookie year.

He is averaging 1.5 points and 1.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 47.6% from the field in 19 games.

Lakers Legacy wrote (on March 12): “Adou Theiro showing off his underrated connective passing.

Nice bullet shovel pass in transition.

Former High School Point Guard’s still got the vision.”

GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 28: Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Lakers Right Now

The Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 41-25 record in 66 games.

They are 22-12 at home.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar