There are 18 article(s) tagged Kenneth Lofton Jr.:

• December 2023

  • Grizzlies release Kenneth Lofton Jr.

    Lofton Jr. appeared in 39 games and averaged 4.1 points and 1.7 rebounds in 7.1 minutes over two seasons with the Grizzlies.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff December 19, 2023

• October 2023

  • Herrington: Steven Adams’ return should boost Grizzlies, but frontcourt questions remain

    Given coach Taylor Jenkins’ tendency to play a 10-man rotation, Brandon Clarke’s absence leaves an obvious quartet: Jaren Jackson Jr., Steven Adams, Santi Aldama and Xavier Tillman Sr. Can it all be so simple?

    By Chris Herrington October 09, 2023

• July 2023

  • BullyBall: Kenneth Lofton Sr. reflects on his son’s journey to NBA

    Kenneth Lofton Sr. knew his son was going to be an NBA player. Last season, the Grizzlies signed Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a four-year, $6.9 million standard contract.

    By Drew Hill July 12, 2023

  • In summer league win, Kenneth Lofton Jr. keeps polishing his game

    The second-year big is one of the main attractions on the summer league roster. With 23 points, he led the way for the Grizzlies to secure a win over the Bulls.

    By Drew Hill July 09, 2023

  • Grizzlies Insider: Jake and Junior headline summer league start

    Jake LaRavia is off to a promising start through two summer league games for the Memphis Grizzlies while Kenneth Lofton Jr. had an impressive opening game.

    By Drew Hill July 06, 2023

• April 2023

  • Grizzlies make roster moves with Steven Adams likely out for playoffs

    The Grizzlies center is likely to miss the rest of the season. Memphis also made changes to add another frontcourt player to its playoff roster. 

    By Drew Hill April 08, 2023

• March 2023

  • Kenneth Lofton Jr. named NBA G League Rookie of the Year

    Grizzlies two-way player Kenneth Lofton Jr. was named NBA G League Rookie of the Year. He averaged 20.2 points and 10.5 rebounds in 17 games for the Memphis Hustle this season.

    By Drew Hill March 31, 2023

• February 2023

  • Rising Stars: Grizzlies’ Kenneth Lofton Jr. has ‘inertia,’ ‘immaculate’ touch

    Kenneth Lofton Jr.’s Rising Stars teammates said he has physics on his side. The Grizzlies’ two-way player is confident his game is growing. 

    By Drew Hill February 18, 2023

• January 2023

  • Kenneth Lofton Jr. makes NBA Rising Stars as G League player

    Kenneth Lofton Jr. will be the second Grizzlies player to patriciate in the new format of the NBA’s Rising Stars event. 

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    Former Memphis Tiger Jalen Duren makes NBA Rising Stars Game

    By Drew Hill January 31, 2023

• November 2022

  • Why is Kenneth Lofton Jr. in the G League? Grizzlies have ‘a reason’

    Kenneth Lofton Jr. said he tries not to pay attention to the Grizzlies fans calling for him to play minutes at the NBA level.

    By Drew Hill November 22, 2022

  • Grizzlies podcast: Star in, star out

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the problems created by Desmond Bane’s absence for the Grizzlies. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington November 18, 2022

• July 2022

  • Grizzlies podcast: Summer league recap

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Grizzlies’ summer league season and debate changes Memphis should make to its rotation without Jaren Jackson Jr. 

    By Drew Hill July 28, 2022

  • Kenneth Lofton Jr. is just ‘Junior’ and he’s a joy to watch

    No, the Grizzlies’ undrafted signee is not the son of the major league baseball player. Junior’s dad works at an oil refinery in Texas, and he is his son’s biggest role model. 

    By Drew Hill July 14, 2022

  • Herrington: What summer play says about Ziaire Williams, Kenneth Lofton Jr. and other Grizzlies

    Here’s an evaluation of their strengths and weaknesses and what they might be able to contribute to the rotation and bench.

    By Chris Herrington July 14, 2022

  • Summer league observations: Aldama goes big, Grizzlies dominate Nets

    The Grizzlies took care of business in a blowout win over the Nets on Tuesday in Las Vegas Summer League play. 

    By Drew Hill July 12, 2022

  • Summer league observations: Grizzlies lose but LaRavia looks smooth; Lofton keeps it interesting

    LaRavia splashed a pair of 3-pointers in the first quarter, and rookie Kenneth Lofton Jr. scored a game-high 18 points in Memphis’ loss to the Clippers in Las Vegas Summer League. 

    By Drew Hill July 09, 2022

  • Kenneth Lofton Jr. undaunted in Grizzlies summer league loss to Chet Holmgren, Thunder

    Lofton, an undrafted, two-way player, had a game-high 19 points for Memphis and was the star of the show.

    By Drew Hill July 07, 2022

• June 2022

  • You think you know who the Grizzlies will draft? Try these names

    Mock drafts might not mean much, but here are some names to keep an eye on, including players who recently have worked out for the Grizzlies.

    By Drew Hill June 02, 2022