It is not often that a professional basketball career bends go back to college, but Kenneth Lofton Jr. is doing exactly that.

Allowing a former NBA draft pick to return to college has created new tension between player freedom and league control.

RUSTON — Louisiana Tech basketball is off to a fast start this season, including Saturday's 78-69 win over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at the Thomas Assembly Center. The Bulldogs (7-2) are tied atop ...

With Ja Morant returning from suspension, the Grizzlies waived Lofton on Monday. There’s no player in the NBA quite like the 21-year-old lefty out of Louisiana Tech. He’s a powerful, skillful post-up ...

Oct 12, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. (6) in action against the Atlanta Hawks in the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY ...

PHILADELPHIA – DEC. 23, 2023 - Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced today that the team has signed Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a two-way contract. Per team policy, ...

Kenneth Lofton Jr. is at it again, producing big-time numbers during his latest NBA opportunity. It's nothing new for the Port Arthur native. He's enjoyed success at every level of his basketball ...

Kenneth Lofton Jr. gets to go from the bottom of the league to the top. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Saturday that the former Memphis Grizzlies big man Lofton has signed with the Philadelphia ...

Three thoughts on the Utah Jazz’s 110-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. 1. Seriously, could Kenneth Lofton Jr. be something? Andy wrote about Kenneth Lofton Jr. last night, but honestly? Lofton ...

The 76ers assigned Lofton (shoulder) to the Delaware Blue Coats of the G League on Thursday. Lofton will return to the G League after missing the 76ers' last three games with a joint sprain in his ...

Lofton essentially confirmed that he’s joining the Sixers via Twitter. Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey also tweeted his customary welcome message. With Ja Morant returning from ...