The Celtics are taking a flyer on Kenneth Lofton Jr, the previous Louisiana Tech star who has beforehand hung out with the Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, and Utah Jazz.
Lofton spent final season abroad, taking part in for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese language Basketball Affiliation. He was named the Worldwide MVP, beating out different former NBA gamers like Jared Sullinger and Eric Bledsoe after averaging 25.2 factors, 12.6 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per recreation.
After going undrafted in 2022, Lofton has appeared in 45 NBA video games, And, although he’s been out of school for 3 years, Lofton continues to be simply 22 years previous. He’s proven he can rating on the NBA degree, exploding for 42 factors in his rookie season with the Grizzlies.
Within the G League, he’s averaged 22.8 factors on 56% taking pictures alongside 9.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists. The 6’6 ahead is undersized, nonetheless, and has struggled defensively.
Celtics Summer time League Roster
Along with Lofton Jr, the next gamers will probably be on the Celtics’ Summer time League roster. A number of extra gamers will probably be revealed within the coming days.
Baylor Scheierman (drafted thirtieth in 2024, coming into sophomore season)
Jordan Walsh (drafted thirty eighth in 2023, coming into third season)
Miles Norris (two-way participant, signed final 12 months)
Amari Williams (Kentucky heart, drafted forty sixth in 2025)
Max Shulga (VCU guard, drafted 57th in 2025)
Hayden Grey (UC San Diego guard, undrafted rookie)
Aaron Scott (St. John guard Aaron Scott, undrafted rookie)
Ben Gregg (Gonzaga ahead Ben Gregg, undrafted rookie)
Zach Hicks (Penn State ahead, undrafted rookie)
Jalen Bridges (Baylor ahead, performed for the Phoenix Suns on a two-way contract final 12 months)
Moreover, Hugo Gonzalez, who was drafted with the twenty eighth total decide in final week’s draft, mentioned he hopes to play in Summer time League. Drew Peterson, who was on a two-way contract with the Celtics for the final two seasons, is unlikely to play.
Celtics Summer time League Schedule
The Celtics will tip off Summer time League in Las Vegas on July eleventh.
July 11: Celtics vs. Grizzlies, 4 p.m. ET
July 13: Celtics vs. Knicks, 5:30 p.m. ET
July 14: Celtics vs. Warmth, 8 p.m. ET
July 17: Celtics vs. Lakers, 9 p.m. ET
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