Kennard supplied 11 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in 18 minutes during Saturday's 129-124 loss to Indiana.
Kennard scrapped his way to 11 points, although he failed to produce anything in terms of peripheral numbers. He has now scored fewer than 14 points in five straight games, one of which was a scoreless performance against the Rockets. He remains a viable three-point streaming option, albeit one with an element of risk.
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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.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Productive again in win
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Kennard accumulated 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 126-102 win over Minnesota.
Kennard scored double digits for the second straight game, playing a meaningful role in the blowout victory. He has now logged at least 27 minutes in two consecutive games and is someone to watch, especially if Atlanta decides to move some pieces prior to the trade deadline. For now, consider him a potential three-point streamer.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Plays expanded role Monday
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Kennard closed Monday's 140-129 loss to the Thunder with 12 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal over 31 minutes.
With all of the absences for the Hawks, Kennard saw a boost in playing time Monday but has struggled for fantasy relevance overall. The veteran sharpshooter has played minutes in the single digits in two of his last four appearances, failing to see the court at all during the Dec. 26 loss to the Heat.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Scoreless in nine minutes
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Kennard ended with one rebound, two assists and one steal across nine minutes during Sunday's 152-150 loss to the Bulls.
With Vit Krejci picking up steam in Atlanta, Kennard is becoming an afterthought at the edge of the rotation. Over his last five outings, Kennard has been limited to 17.7 minutes with 3.8 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.8 three-pointers.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Drops 11 off bench
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Kennard amassed 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 115-92 loss to the Clippers.
While Kennard's production in the absence of Trae Young (knee) has been rather disappointing, he continues to shoot well from beyond the arc, averaging 1.4 threes made on a 42.6 percent clip. Kennard will continue to come off the bench for the Hawks behind Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker and isn't worth rostering unless you need some production in the three-pointers category.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Available to return
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Kennard (illness) is available to return to Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Kennard exited the game in the second quarter and was deemed questionable to return due to an illness. Following halftime, however, Kennard has been cleared to return to the game.
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Hawks' Luke Kennard: Questionable to return Sunday
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Kennard is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 76ers due to an illness, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Kennard exited Sunday's game in the second quarter and is questionable to return due to an illness. If he is unable to return, Vit Krejci and Keaton Wallace are candidates for increased roles.
