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Pelicans Waive Kobe Bufkin, Jalon Moore

The Pelicans announced that Kobe Bufkin and Jalon Moore have been placed on waivers, bringing the team down to the regular season roster limit. Selected by Atlanta with the 15th pick in the 2023 draft, Bufkin was hoping to revive…

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:02 PM
Pelicans Waive Kobe Bufkin, Jalon Moore
Key Things to Know
  • The New Orleans Pelicans placed Kobe Bufkin and Jalon Moore on waivers.
  • The roster moves bring the Pelicans down to the regular season roster limit.
  • Both players could join the Laketown Squadron, the Pelicans' G League affiliate.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New Orleans Pelicans have waived guard Kobe Bufkin and forward Jalon Moore. The roster moves successfully trim the team down to the NBA's regular season roster limit ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Bufkin, a 2023 first-round draft pick, joined New Orleans on a training camp contract in July after previous stints with Atlanta and the Lakers. Moore had signed an Exhibit 10 deal, and both players could now potentially join the Pelicans' G League affiliate, the Laketown Squadron.

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