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Chicago Bulls release 2-year players ahead of NBA season

Chicago Bulls release 2-year players ahead of NBA season

Kenneth Lofton Jr. is coming off a year in which he spent time with the Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz.

He finished the season with averages of 4.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 29.2% from three-point range in 21 games .

During the offseason, Lofton Jr. signed with the Chicago Bulls.

The Bulls on Thursday announced that they had renounced him (and Onuralp Bitim).

Via The Bulls: “Transactions: We waived Onuralp Bitim and Kenneth Lofton Jr.”

Thank you for your hard work and good luck.”

Lofton Jr. spent parts of two seasons in the NBA with the Grizzlies, 76ers and Jazz.

His career averages are 4.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 49.7% from the field and 31.7% from three-point range in 45 games.

About NBA on April 9, 2023: “Kenneth Lofton Jr. had a career day

42 PTS (career high)
14 REB
68% FG”

The Bulls are 2-2 in their first four preseason games and will play their final game Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center.

They will play their first game of the 2024-25 regular season on Oct. 23 when they travel to New Orleans for a showdown with Zion Williamson and the Pelicans.

Last season, the Bulls lost to Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament, missing the NBA playoffs for the second year in a row.