The Memphis Grizzlies have a roster crunch with Ja Morant set to be activated from the suspended checklist within the coming days. Morant has one recreation left on his 25-game suspension. After Monday’s recreation, Morant will return to the Grizzlies energetic roster.
At that time, Memphis must make a roster transfer. It seems that the workforce has determined to waive second-year ahead Kenneth Lofton Jr. to make room for Morant. Lofton’s contract is totally assured, which is able to lead to $1.7 million in useless cash on the Grizzlies cap sheet.
When Morant was moved to the suspended checklist, the Grizzlies signed Bismack Biyombo to fill the open roster spot. Biyombo has turn out to be an integral a part of Taylor Jenkins’ rotation, together with beginning a number of video games.
In elements of two seasons with Memphis, Lofton has appeared in 39 NBA video games. He is additionally appeared in 32 G League video games for the Memphis Hustle over the last two seasons.
