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Chicago Bulls Reportedly Sign Former Memphis Grizzlies Fan Favorite

Former Memphis Grizzlies fan favorite Kenneth Lofton Jr. has reportedly signed with the Chicago Bulls

Joey Linn

Nov 29, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. (center, right) celebrates with forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) after defeating the Utah Jazz at FedExForum.
Nov 29, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. (center, right) celebrates with forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) after defeating the Utah Jazz at FedExForum. / Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
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Former Memphis Grizzlies fan favorite Kenneth Lofton Jr. has bounced around the NBA the last year. Debuting with the Grizzlies in 2022, Lofton appeared in 39 NBA games for Memphis across two seasons.

Following his time in Memphis, Lofton joined the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-way contract. The 6-foot-7 forward appeared in two NBA games for Philadelphia before being waived and signing a contract with the Utah Jazz. Appearing in four games for Utah, Lofton was waived again, becoming an unrestricted free agent.

In a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic, it was announced that Lofton has signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bulls and will compete for a roster spot in training camp.

While Lofton has limited NBA experience, he has dominated the G League. This is what helped rise him to fan favorite status in Memphis, as Grizzlies fans were always excited to see him make an NBA appearance after his G League dominance.

In 36 career regular season G League games, Lofton has averaged 22.8 points and 10.0 rebounds. These scoring numbers get even better in the G League Showcase Cup where Lofton has averaged 24.9 points and 9.9 rebounds in 15 games.

An intriguing player, Lofton just turned 22 years old. The Bulls are amid a rebuild, so perhaps they can give Lofton an opportunity at the NBA level.

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Joey Linn

JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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