The Philadelphia 76ers are adding forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. on a two-way contract. To clear room for Lofton, the Sixers are waiving guard Javonte Smart.
Lofton was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies earlier in the week. Memphis needed to create a roster spot when Ja Morant was reinstated from the suspended list.
The 6-foot-6 forward appeared in 39 NBA games with the Grizzlies over the past two seasons. He’s averaged 4.1 points in seven minutes per game over that period.
In the G League, Lofton has been a dominant scorer and rebounder. In 32 games over two seasons with the Memphis Hustle, Lofton has averaged 22.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.
Smart appeared in one NBA game for 76ers this season.
