Los Angeles Lakers Announce Roster Move After Magic Game

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PORTLAND, OREGON – JANUARY 17: Kobe Bufkin #18 of the Los Angeles Lakers lays the ball up in opposition to the Portland Trail Blazers through the first quarter on the Moda Center on January 17, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or utilizing this {photograph}, User is consenting to the phrases and situations of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)

On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers performed the Orlando Magic in Florida.

The Lakers received by a rating of 105-104.

Luka Doncic continued his scorching streak, ending with 33 factors, 5 rebounds, eight assists, 4 steals and one block whereas capturing 12/30 from the sector and three/13 from three-point vary in 38 minutes of enjoying time.

Lakers Announce Roster Moves After Magic Victory

GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 13: Kobe Bufkin #18 of the Los Angeles Lakers on courtroom in opposition to the Atlanta Hawks within the second half at Crypto.com Arena on January 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

After Saturday’s recreation, the Lakers introduced the information that that they had recalled two gamers again from South Bay (G League).

Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI wrote: “The Los Angeles Lakers have recalled guard Kobe Bufkin and forward Adou Thiero from the South Bay Lakers.”

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

Bufkin This Season

GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 15: Kobe Bufkin #18 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives previous LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets through the first half at Crypto.com Arena on January 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Bufkin has appeared in 11 video games for the Lakers (one begin).

He is averaging 3.0 factors per contest whereas capturing 28.9% from the sector and 15.0% from three-point vary.

The former Michigan star has additionally hung out with the Atlanta Hawks over three seasons as a professional.

Thiero This Season

GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 16: Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers poses for a portrait through the 2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Thiero is in the course of his rookie 12 months after being picked thirty sixth final summer season out of Arkansas.

He is averaging 1.5 factors and 1.1 rebounds per contest whereas capturing 47.6% from the sector in 19 video games.

Lakers Ahead Of Pistons Clash

GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 12, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick talks with Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) through the recreation in opposition to the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena on February 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times through Getty Images)

The Lakers are one of many hottest groups in your entire NBA.

They are the third seed within the Western Conference with a 46-25 file in 71 video games.

In addition, the Lakers are in the course of a nine-game profitable streak.

Following the Magic, they may proceed motion after they go to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night time in Michigan.

GettyLos Angeles, California February 8, 2025-Lakers LeBron James, left, and Luka Doncic benefit from the recreation from the bench at Crypto.com Arena Saturday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times through Getty Images)

If the Lakers can keep wholesome, they are going to be a contender to make the 2026 NBA Finals.

They are coming off a 12 months the place they misplaced to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves within the first spherical of the 2025 NBA playoffs (in 5 video games).

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been overlaying 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