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Celtics’ latest Summer League addition was just named MVP in China

July 4, 2025 by Celtics Blog

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Former Louisiana Tech star Kenny Lofton Jr will be playing in Las Vegas with the Celtics next week.

The Celtics are taking a flyer on Kenneth Lofton Jr, the former Louisiana Tech star who has previously spent time with the Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, and Utah Jazz.

Lofton spent last season overseas, playing for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association. He was named the International MVP, beating out other former NBA players like Jared Sullinger and Eric Bledsoe after averaging 25.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game.

After going undrafted in 2022, Lofton has appeared in 45 NBA games, And, though he’s been out of college for three years, Lofton is still just 22 years old. He’s shown he can score at the NBA level, exploding for 42 points in his rookie season with the Grizzlies.

In the G League, he’s averaged 22.8 points on 56% shooting alongside 9.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists. The 6’6 forward is undersized, however, and has struggled defensively.

Celtics Summer League Roster

In addition to Lofton Jr, the following players will be on the Celtics’ Summer League roster. Several more players will be revealed in the coming days.

  1. Baylor Scheierman (drafted 30th in 2024, entering sophomore season)
  2. Jordan Walsh (drafted 38th in 2023, entering third season)
  3. Miles Norris (two-way player, signed last year)
  4. Amari Williams (Kentucky center, drafted 46th in 2025)
  5. Max Shulga (VCU guard, drafted 57th in 2025)
  6. Hayden Gray (UC San Diego guard, undrafted rookie)
  7. Aaron Scott (St. John guard Aaron Scott, undrafted rookie)
  8. Ben Gregg (Gonzaga forward Ben Gregg, undrafted rookie)
  9. Zach Hicks (Penn State forward, undrafted rookie)
  10. Jalen Bridges (Baylor forward, played for the Phoenix Suns on a two-way contract last year)

Additionally, Hugo Gonzalez, who was drafted with the 28th overall pick in last week’s draft, said he hopes to play in Summer League. Drew Peterson, who was on a two-way contract with the Celtics for the last two seasons, is unlikely to play.

Celtics Summer League Schedule

The Celtics will tip off Summer League in Las Vegas on July 11th.

  • July 11: Celtics vs. Grizzlies, 4 p.m. ET
  • July 13: Celtics vs. Knicks, 5:30 p.m. ET
  • July 14: Celtics vs. Heat, 8 p.m. ET
  • July 17: Celtics vs. Lakers, 9 p.m. ET
  • Game 5 TBD: Celtics vs. TBD

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