The Celtics have been managing their roster and how they can avoid financial penalties this offseason.
This requires more of an emphasis on finding players they can sign on cheap contracts.
The Celtics might have just found themselves a gem, adding one former NBA player to their roster.
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Who did the Celtics add to their Summer League roster?
According to Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe, the Celtics have signed Kenneth Lofton Jr. to their 2025 Summer League roster.
Lofton went to college at Louisiana Tech, where he took home numerous conference awards.
He played two years in college, averaging 16.5 PPG and 10.5 RPG his sophomore year.
He went undrafted in 2022 but signed a two-way deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Lofton didn't get a ton of time up in the NBA, but was very impressive during his games in the G-League.
Lofton did have a career game during his time with the Grizzlies, scoring 42 points and grabbing 14 rebounds in a game against the Thunder in 2023.
He's one of the bigger players for his size, standing 6-7 and weighing 275 lbs.
Lofton could get another shot in the NBA if he can prove himself worthy of a contract in the Summer League.
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