KENNETH LOFTON JR. NEWS

Impresses in Summer League Lofton logged 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block over 20 minutes during Thursday's 87-78 Summer League win over the Laker...

Impact Lofton has been a reliable scorer in his team's last two matchups, pouring in 24 total points on 10-for-15 from the field. His contributions across the board jumped off the page Thursday, highlighted by a team-high three steals.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Superstar Kenny Lofton Explains Relation to NBA's Kenneth Lofton Jr Four-time Gold Glove Award winner Kenny Lofton reveals whether or not he has “family ties” with NBA forward Kenneth Lofton Jr.

JULY 12 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Boston Celtics reportedly sign Kenneth Lofton Jr. to Las Vegas Summer League roster Not cut from the typical cloth of an NBA big, Lofton stands at just 6-foot-6, yet weighs in at a stout 275 lbs.

JULY 5 • USATODAY.COM

Let go by Chicago The Bulls waived Lofton on Thursday.

Impact Despite signing an Exhibit 10 contract with Chicago earlier this offseason, Lofton was unable to make the team's regular-season roster. He will now likely spend the 2024-25 campaign with the Windy City Bulls of the G League.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Chicago The Bulls signed Lofton to an Exhibit 10 contract Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lofton will have the opportunity to compete for a roster spot in training camp for Chicago. In 21 games between the Grizzlies, 76ers and Jazz in 2023-24, Lofton averaged 4.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 9.5.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Utah The Jazz waived Lofton on Wednesday.

Impact Lofton signed a multi-year, non-guaranteed deal with the Jazz in March and made four appearances, averaging 13.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 22.8 minutes. However, he doesn't fit into Utah's long-term plans after a mediocre showing during Summer League. The Jazz also waived Darius Bazley on Wednesday.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season best outing off bench Lofton supplied 27 points (10-16 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Friday's 110-109 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Lofton led all players in Friday's contest in scoring while shooting a perfect mark from the free-throw line and ending one rebound and two assists shy of a triple-double. Loften set a season high in scoring, surpassing the 20-point mark for the first time this year. His rebound total matched a season high, while his eight dimes set a season-high total.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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...

APRIL 13, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

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...

APRIL 13, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Fills stat sheet Thursday Lofton totaled 14 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 27 minutes during Thursday's 124-121 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Lofton posted several season-high marks in Thursday's win, and the uptick in minutes is related to the fact the Jazz have nothing to play for down the stretch. Don't be surprised if Lofton hovers around the 20-minute mark in the final two games of the season as well, against the Clippers and Warriors on Friday and Sunday, respectively.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA The Jazz recalled Lofton from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Wednesday.

Impact With the Stars' G League campaign over, Lofton and Darius Bazley are set to spend the remainder of 2023-24 with the Jazz. However, neither player has yet to make an appearance for Utah's NBA club.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to NBA The Jazz recalled Lofton from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Wednesday.

Impact Lofton will return to the Jazz after a brief stint in the G League. The 20-year-old big man will be available for Wednesday's game versus the Spurs.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to Jazz Utah recalled Lofton from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars in advance of Tuesday's game against Boston, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lofton was assigned to Utah's G League affiliate earlier Tuesday, but he will officially be elevated to the Jazz' roster alongside fellow new addition Darius Bazley. That being said, Lofton played 30 minutes in Tuesday's G League victory over Wisconsin, so it would be a wild circumstance if he took the court Tuesday night against the Celtics. His next opportunity for an NBA debut with Utah comes Friday versus Atlanta.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Jazz on 3-year deal Lofton and the Jazz agreed to a three-year, non-guaranteed contract on Monday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Impact Lofton has found a new home after stints with the Grizzlies and 76ers. Because the deal is non-guaranteed, the Jazz are able to get a risk-free look at Lofton. And given their position in the standings as well as the amount of injuries on the roster, Lofton will almost certainly get an opportunity at some point down the stretch.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

76ers Plan to Cut Ties With Two-Way Player Kenneth Lofton Jr. The 76ers are reportedly cutting ties with Kenneth Lofton Jr.

MARCH 2, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Waived by 76ers The 76ers waived Lofton on Friday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Impact During Lofton's limited time with the 76ers, he made just two appearances. He has, however, been dominant in the G League, and that has always been the case. He's likely to attract interest from around the league with this news.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five minutes off bench Lofton (personal) tallied two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound over five minutes Wednesday in the 76ers' 127-104 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Lofton, one of Philadelphia's three two-way players, appeared in game for either the 76ers or the G League's Delaware Blue Coats for the first time since Jan. 10, after he had been out of action for most of the past month due to an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder as well as a personal matter. With the 76ers ruling out six other players to injuries, Lofton received some run off the bench in garbage time, but the second-year big man will likely head to Delaware once the NBA club is closer to full strength.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Lofton (personal) isn't listed on Philadelphia's injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Lofton has missed six straight games due to personal reasons. While he's on track to suit up Wednesday, it's unclear if he'll see any playing time.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Lofton (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Lofton is slated to miss a sixth straight game while attending to a personal matter. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Golden State.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

To remain sidelined Saturday Lofton (personal) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.

Impact Lofton continues to tend to a personal matter and will miss a fifth consecutive game. His next chance to return will be Monday against Dallas.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Lofton (personal) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Jazz.

Impact Lofton's absence streak will extend to four games Thursday due to personal reasons. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Brooklyn.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absence to continue Tuesday Lofton (personal) is inactive for Tuesday's game against Golden State.

Impact Lofton will miss his second consecutive game due to a personal matter. He has compiled four minutes of NBA action with the 76ers since signing a two-way contract on Dec. 23.

JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Lofton (personal) is listed as out ahead of Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Lofton has not appeared in a game in the NBA or G League since Jan. 10 as he has been dealing with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder, but he now finds himself sidelined due to personal reasons for a second straight game. He will most likely make his next appearance in the G League when he is available.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Lofton is out for Saturday's game versus Philadelphia due to personal reasons.

Impact Lofton's absence won't affect Philadelphia's rotation. The 20-year-old big man's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Portland.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to G League The 76ers assigned Lofton (shoulder) to the Delaware Blue Coats of the G League on Thursday.

Impact Lofton will return to the G League after missing the 76ers' last three games with a joint sprain in his left shoulder. It's unclear when Lofton will next be able to suit up.

JANUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE