Sixers set to waive Kenneth Lofton Jr.

Sixers set to waive Kenneth Lofton Jr.

The Philadelphia 76ers plan to waive Kenneth Lofton Jr., who is currently on a two-way contract. Lofton, a robust forward/center, went undrafted in 2022 but later secured a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies before being converted to a standard deal at the end of his rookie season in 2022/23. Following a roster crunch in…

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Lofton Jr. waived as Morant’s suspension ends

Lofton Jr. waived as Morant’s suspension ends

Ja Morant’s return from suspension puts the Memphis Grizzlies in a roster bind. To accommodate Morant, they plan to waive Kenneth Lofton Jr., resulting in $1.7 million in dead money. Lofton’s departure opens up a spot for Morant, who was temporarily replaced by Bismack Biyombo during his suspension. Despite Lofton’s brief stint, he played in…

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