Kennard will be deployed off the bench Thursday against Dallas, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Kennard filled in admirably in a spot start Tuesday against the Spurs, but he'll retreat to his typical bench role for LA's final game before the All-Star break. He's averaging 10.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in his last four outings off the bench.
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Lakers' Luke Kennard: Pops for 14 in Tuesday's rout
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Kennard chipped in 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and five assists across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 136-108 loss to San Antonio.
The Lakers got chased out of their own building with Luka Doncic (hamstring), LeBron James (foot), Austin Reaves (calf) and other key players all in street clothes, and Kennard wound up tying for the team scoring lead in his first start of the season. The journeyman guard has scored in double digits in two of three games since coming over from the Hawks, and over his last 10 contests, Kennard is averaging 10.3 points, 2.9 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.9 assists in 23.0 minutes.
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Lakers' Luke Kennard: Draws start Tuesday
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Kennard will start against the Spurs on Tuesday, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
With the Lakers shorthanded for the second leg of this back-to-back set, Kennard will get the starting nod for the first time this season. Over two outings with the Lakers thus far, the sharpshooter has averaged 8.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 25.0 minutes per tilt.
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Lakers' Luke Kennard: Makes Lakers debut
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Kennard amassed 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 105-99 win over the Warriors.
Kennard was acquired at the deadline and quickly proved why he can be effective on his new team. The veteran guard logged a solid 26 minutes, resulting in a pair of threes en route to 10 points. He's making 2.3 threes per game over his last eight outings, but his playing time will dip when Luka Doncic returns from the hamstring injury that forced him to miss Saturday's game.
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Lakers' Luke Kennard: Available Saturday
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Kennard (recently traded) is available for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Kennard will make his Lakers debut after being traded from Atlanta to Los Angeles on Thursday. The veteran guard is shooting an impressive 49.7 percent from beyond the arc through 46 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, during which he has averaged 7.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 20.5 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Luke Kennard: Listed questionable for Saturday
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Kennard (recently traded) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Kennard was traded from Atlanta to Los Angeles on Thursday and could make his Lakers debut Saturday. The sharpshooter is a candidate see increased playing time if he's cleared to suit up, as Luka Doncic (hamstring) has already been ruled out.
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Lakers' Luke Kennard: Traded to Lakers
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The Hawks traded Kennard to the Lakers in exchange for Gabe Vincent on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The Lakers have been in the market for another wing, and they secure an elite sharpshooter with this transaction -- Kennard is a career 44.2 percent shooter from beyond the arc. In Los Angeles, Kennard figures to play a modest role with the second unit. He can be considered questionable for Saturday's game against Golden State.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Nets 18 points with four triples
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Kennard posted 18 points (7-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and two steals over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 124-122 win over Memphis.
Kennard, who had scored a total of nine points in his previous three outings, opened Wednesday's game with seven straight makes. The hot shooting resulted in some extended minutes, but we'll need to see a repeat performance before recommending Kennard as an add in standard leagues.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Rough night Saturday
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Kennard supplied two points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes during Saturday's 132-106 loss to Boston.
Kennard was invisible in the loss, continuing what has been a disappointing first season in Atlanta. Outside of a brief stretch in which he scored double digits in five straight games, Kennard has not been able to lock down a consistent spot in the rotation. Through 38 appearances, he has averaged just 7.6 points and 1.5 three-pointers in 20.5 minutes per game.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Good to go Thursday
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Kennard (neck) is available for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Kennard was trending in the right direction after being upgraded to probable earlier in the day, and the team has since cleared him to suit up after he missed Tuesday's game with a neck sprain. Kennard is averaging 13.0 points, 1.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals in his last five appearances, all as a reserve.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: On track to play
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Kennard (neck) has been upgraded to probable for Thursday's game against Portland.
Kennard, who was previously labeled as questionable, is trending in the right direction for Atlanta. Over his last five outings, he's averaging 13.0 points, 2.4 assists, 1.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 3.2 three-pointers in 22.3 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Questionable for Thursday
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Kennard (neck) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Kennard is in danger of missing his second straight game Thursday, but we'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround. If Kennard is out, Corey Kispert and CJ McCollum will help pick up the slack in the second unit.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Won't play Tuesday
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Kennard is out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers due to a neck sprain, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
The veteran sharpshooter can be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's tilt in Portland. With Kennard sidelined Tuesday, Hawks newcomer Corey Kispert could be thrust into a more prominent role off the bench.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Added to injury report
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Kennard is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers due to a neck sprain.
Kennard put together a strong showing Sunday against the Warriors but evidently came away from the matchup with an injury. The team should have a better idea of his availability closer to tipoff.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Erupts for 22 points
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Kennard racked up 22 points (8-11 FG, 6-9 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 20 minutes during Sunday's 124-111 victory over the Warriors.
Kennard exited in the second quarter due to a neck injury but returned and caught fire, pouring in a season-high 22 points while drilling a game-high six three-pointers. The veteran's minutes have fluctuated in a reserve role across all 36 appearances this season, but elite perimeter shooting remains his calling card, as the Duke product is connecting on 47.5 percent from deep and hasn't finished below 40.0 percent since the 2019-20 campaign.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Available to return
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Kennard (neck) is available to return to Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Kennard went to the locker room in the second quarter to be evaluated for a neck injury. He has been cleared by medical staff to return to Sunday's game.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Exits game with neck injury
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Kennard is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Warriors due to a neck injury, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Kennard went to the locker room during the second quarter of Sunday's game, logging four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound over nine minutes prior to his exit. New acquisitions CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert are in line for more minutes off the bench for as long as Kennard is out of the game.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Available Monday
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Kennard (back) has been cleared to play Monday against the Raptors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Kennard sat out of Saturday's clash due to back soreness, but he'll be back in the mix Monday evening. He's averaging 8.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists over his last five games.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Iffy for Monday
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Kennard (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Toronto, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Kennard missed the second leg of a back-to-back set Saturday due to back soreness, and he's at risk of missing Monday's contest as well. With Trae Young (quadriceps) out, Kennard's absence would leave the Hawks shorthanded in the backcourt.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Won't play Saturday
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Kennard has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Toronto due to back soreness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Kennard will take a seat for the tail end of the Hawks' back-to-back set due to back pain. With Trae Young (quadriceps) also out, Atlanta will have to lean on Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Vit Krejci and Keaton Wallace. Kennard's next chance to play will come Monday in a rematch with the Raptors.
