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Memphis Grizzlies News / Fadeaway World / December 28

Former Grizzlies Player Returns To College After Winning MVP And Averaging A 25 Point Double-Double In China

It is not often that a professional basketball career bends go back to college, but Kenneth Lofton Jr. is doing exactly that. The former Memphis Grizzlies big man announced on Instagram that he is returning to Louisiana Tech, the school where he first put himself on the national radar.

MLB Superstar Kenny Lofton Explains Relation to NBA's Kenneth Lofton Jr

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.

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Chicago Bulls News / Scoop B / July 11, 2025

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.

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Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / July 3, 2025

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.

Boston Celtics News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / July 3, 2025

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

With the NBA Summer League rapidly approaching, teams around the league are filling their rosters with various players to see if they can play a bigger role in the long-term picture.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 3, 2025

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, 2025

Grizzlies Fan Favorite Has Opportunity to Join Boston Celtics

The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas is only a few days away, as rookies will get their first opportunity to showcase their talents, and second-year and even multi-year players will also be looking to prove themselves.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30, 2025

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.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

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 / Larry Brown Sports / October 24, 2024

Ex-Grizzlies fan favorite signs with Chinese team

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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.

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 / 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.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / July 24, 2024

Former Memphis Grizzlies Fan Favorite Gets Released

Kenneth Lofton Jr. never received a plethora of playing time on the Memphis Grizzlies, but he's always been one of the fanbase's favorite players in recent memory.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 13, 2024

Kenneth Lofton Jr. scores 27 as Jazz hang on to edge Clippers

Kenneth Lofton Jr. totaled a season-high 27 points, nine rebounds and eight assists off the bench to lead the Utah Jazz to a 110-109 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 12, 2024

Utah Jazz Player Profile: Kenneth Lofton Jr. Outlook in SLC

Early Monday morning, the Utah Jazz made a series of moves to bolster their depth in the short and potentially long term. The Jazz handed out three-year non-guaranteed contracts to Darius Bazley & Kenneth Lofton Jr.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 1, 2024

76ers Plan to Cut Ties With Two-Way Player Kenneth Lofton Jr.

Following their 121-114 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, the Philadelphia 76ers reportedly planned to make a roster move, which would free up a two-way slot on the team.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 1, 2024

76ers’ Recent Pickup Scores Season-High in G League

Kenneth Lofton Jr.’s run with the Philadelphia 76ers’ NBA G League affiliate is already off to a solid start. After having a stellar debut with the Delaware Blue Coats last Wednesday night, he raised the bar in his follow-up performance on Saturday.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / December 28, 2023

Kenneth Lofton Jr Shines in Blue Coats Debut

On Wednesday night, the Delaware Blue Coats hosted the Capital City Go-Go, the G-League affiliate of the Washington Wizards, officially marking the start of the regular season.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / December 26, 2023

Sixers News: Kenneth Lofton Had Competitive Free Agent Market

The Memphis Grizzlies needed to make a move on their roster, resulting in a player being waived a couple of weeks back. Second-year post-player Kenneth Lofton Jr.