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Boston Celtics Sign Popular Former NBA Player To Summer League Roster

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 3, 2025 7:05 PM ET

Kenneth Lofton Jr. most recently played in the NBA during the 2024-25 season with the Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz.

He finished that year with averages of 4.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while shooting 46.2% from the field and 29.2% from the three-point range in 21 games.

According to Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe, Lofton Jr. will now sign a deal with the Boston Celtics for NBA Summer League.

Via Washburn: "Former #Grizzlies and #76ers big man Kenneth Lofton Jr. has been added to the #Celtics summer league roster, according to league source."

Former #Grizzlies and #76ers big man Kenneth Lofton Jr. has been added to the #Celtics summer league roster, according to league source.
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) July 2, 2025

Lofton Jr. has played two total seasons in the NBA.

His career averages are 4.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 49.7% from the field and 31.7% from the three-point range in 45 games.

Via SleeperCeltics: "The Celtics are adding former G League star and reigning CBA MVP Kenneth Lofton Jr. to their upcoming Summer League roster.

Last season in China:

25.2 PPG | 12.6 RPG | 6.5 APG | 1.6 SPG | 0.6 BPG
53.7 FG% | 33.6 3PT% | 75.2 FT%

Big body. Big production. Big vibes."

During the 2023-24 NBA season, the 22-year-old had a game where he put up 42 points for the Grizzlies.

Via Ballislife.com (on April 9, 2023): "Kenny Lofton Jr’s first NBA start

42 Points*
17/25 Shooting
14 Rebounds

* Mosts points by a rookie in franchise history"

Kenny Lofton Jr’s first NBA start

42 Points*
17/25 Shooting
14 Rebounds

* Mosts points by a rookie in franchise history #BigMemphis

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— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) April 9, 2023