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.
Lofton, an undrafted, two-way player, had a game-high 19 points for Memphis and was the star of the show.
The Grizzlies reportedly signed John Konchar to an extension that will keep him with the team through the 2026-27 season.
Ziaire Williams continued his strong start to summer league play and David Roddy scored 16 points in a Grizzlies win.
Ja Morant didn’t just sign a rich new contract to stay with the Grizzlies. He committed to Memphis as “home.” That’s a credit to him and to the Grizzlies front office. Here’s how that came to pass.
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.
Santi Aldama scored 22 to lead all scorers in the Grizzlies’ victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the lowest-scoring game of summer league so far this year.
It isn’t just about summer league games; the Grizzlies provided some interesting developments as well.
Morant’s extension means he’ll be here when the Grizzlies and the city and county negotiate the guts of a new FedExForum lease. All of which makes him the most important Grizzly at the most important moment in the city’s NBA history. Just another reason to thank Ja.
The Grizzlies took care of business in a blowout win over the Nets on Tuesday in Las Vegas Summer League play.