Lawson Lovering
Lovering in 2024 | |
| No. 34 – Memphis Hustle | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | NBA G League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 9, 2003 Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Cheyenne Central (Cheyenne, Wyoming) |
| College | |
| NBA draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2025–present |
| Career history | |
| 2025–present | Memphis Hustle |
| 2026 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Lawson Lovering (born May 9, 2003) is an American basketball player for the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Colorado Buffaloes and Utah Utes.
Lovering played his first two seasons of college basketball for Colorado, but entered the transfer portal after his sophomore season, ultimately landing at the University of Utah.[1][2]
Undrafted out of college, Lovering landed with the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League, where he averaged 8.9 points and 7.8 rebounds in 13 games. On February 9, 2026, he was signed to a 10-day contract by the Memphis Grizzlies, making his NBA debut on February 11.[3] In his debut, Lovering recorded three points, four rebounds and two steals in 18 minutes of action.[4] Upon the expiration of his 10-day contract, he returned to the Hustle.
References
- ^ Rooney, Pat (March 22, 2023). "Change begins: CU Buffs center Lawson Lovering reportedly headed to transfer portal". denverpost.com. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ Drew, Jay (April 7, 2023). "'Their system fits me better': Why Colorado transfer Lawson Lovering picked the Runnin' Utes". deseret.com. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ "Grizzlies Sign Lawson Lovering to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. February 9, 2026. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
- ^ "Central grad Lawson Lovering makes NBA debut". wyomingnews.com. February 12, 2026. Retrieved February 12, 2026.