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Former MLB legend Kenny Lofton has cleared the air, once and for all, about whether or not he is related to NBA power forward Kenneth Lofton Jr., who's currently angling to land on a 2025-26 roster while playing for the Boston Celtics' Summer League team.

Chicago Bulls News / Scoop B / July 11

Kenny Lofton Talks Kenneth Lofton Jr. Confusion, Baseball’s Missing Mount Rushmore, and the Sport’s Most Untouchable Records

Few athletes have blended speed, consistency, and charisma the way Kenny Lofton did during his 17-year Major League Baseball career. A six-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove Award winner, Lofton was a nightmare for pitchers and catchers alike, swiping over 600 bases and patrolling center field with elegance and command.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / July 3

Boston Celtics Sign Popular Former NBA Player To Summer League Roster

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.

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Boston Celtics News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / July 3

Ex-76er Lands Spot on Celtics' Summer League Team

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Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 3

Celtics Add Promising Forward to Summer League Roster

The Boston Celtics are in the middle of a roster overhaul this offseason. They have already traded Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday this summer so that they could get under the second apron.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / July 3

Grizzlies Fan Favorite Has Opportunity to Join Boston Celtics

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

What happened the Team USA’s under-19 2021 FIBA World Cup star who outplayed Victor Wembanyama?

Kenneth Lofton Jr’s NBA career ended before it could even get started. As an undersized forward who usually weighed over 260 lbs., Lofton often found himself looking for non-guaranteed contracts left and right to try and prove to GMs that his lack of size and speed wouldn’t be an issue.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 9, 2025

Former Sixers Prospect Reacts to 40-Point Game Overseas

Throughout the course of last season, the Philadelphia 76ers went through a handful of two-way players. Among the most notable on the 2023-24 roster was Kenneth Lofton Jr.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / November 2, 2024

Former Grizzlies Fan Favorite's International Debut Goes Viral

Kenneth Lofton Jr. was an instant fan favorite when he was playing for the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2022-2023 NBA season. In his first career start, Lofton put up amazing numbers against the Oklahoma City Thunder, putting up 42 points, 14 rebounds, and 1 steal on 68% shooting from the field.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 31, 2024

Kenneth Lofton Jr. joins Shanghai Sharks

After being waived by the Bulls earlier this month, forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. has officially joined the Shanghai Sharks in the Chinese Basketball Association.

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Chicago Bulls News / Fastbreak on SI / October 17, 2024

Chicago Bulls Release 2-Year Player Before NBA Season

Kenneth Lofton Jr. is coming off a year where he spent time with the Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz. He finished the season 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.

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Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / October 17, 2024

Bulls Waive Kenneth Lofton Jr.

The Bulls have waived training camp invitee and forward/center Kenneth Lofton Jr., per the RealGM NBA transactions log. Along with Lofton, Chicago waived shooting guard Onuralp Bitim.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / October 17, 2024

Chicago Bulls Release Two Players After Timberwolves Game

The Chicago Bulls are amid a rebuild. Trading away DeMar DeRozan (sign and trade) and Alex Caruso this offseason, the Bulls finally pivoted away from an iteration of their roster that was going nowhere.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / August 20, 2024

Former Sixers Developmental Standout Signs With Conference Rival

This summer, the Philadelphia 76ers inked a veteran center from the Chicago Bulls in Andre Drummond. Chicago now picks up a former developmental standout with the Sixers organization as the Bulls reportedly signed Kenneth Lofton Jr.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 16, 2024

Bulls Signing Kenneth Lofton Jr. To One-Year Deal

The Chicago Bulls intend to sign forward/center Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a one-year contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Lofton, 21, was waived by the Utah Jazz at the end of last month after appearing in four games with the team, averaging 13.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists.