The Memphis Grizzlies are signing former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin via a 10-day hardship exception, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The move comes as the Grizzlies battle injuries to numerous key contributors — including Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Scotty Pippen Jr., Brandon Clarke and Ty Jerome — amid a 6-11 start.

The Atlanta Hawks selected Bufkin with the No. 15 pick in the 2023 draft after his encouraging sophomore season at Michigan. However, the 6-foot-4 guard saw limited playing time during his first two NBA seasons while battling thumb, toe and shoulder injuries. He made just 27 appearances with the Hawks, averaging 5.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists on .374/.220/.654 shooting splits in 11.9 minutes per game.

Atlanta traded Bufkin and a second-round pick to

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