Kennard finished with 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 120-106 win over the Timberwolves.
Kennard's acquisition has paid dividends as he continues to log meaningful minutes with his new team. Although he'll need a major injury to be fantasy relevant, he'll provide solid support during the playoff push.
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Lakers' Luke Kennard: Stays hot from long range
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Kennard finished with 12 points (4-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 110-97 victory over the Knicks.
The 29-year-old wing continues to make an impact from the second unit for the Lakers. Kennard has drained multiple three-points in six straight games, averaging 11.8 points, 2.8 threes, 2.5 boards and 2.2 assists in 24.7 minutes while shooting a blistering 56.7 percent (17-for-30) from beyond the arc.
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Lakers' Luke Kennard: Contributes off bench
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Kennard ended Friday's 128-117 victory over the Pacers with 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes.
Kennard helped the Lakers close things out with seven of his 15 points coming in the fourth quarter, and he finished as the team's third-leading scorer behind Luka Doncic (44) and Austin Reaves (19). Kennard has hit at least two triples in each of his last five games after failing to do so in each of the seven games prior. Over that five-game span, Kennard has averaged 11.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.8 threes over 24.2 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Luke Kennard: Leads bench Saturday
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Kennard logged 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three assists, three rebounds and one steal over 27 minutes during the Lakers' 129-101 win over the Warriors on Saturday.
Kennard led the Lakers bench in scoring during Saturday's blowout win. He did most of his damage from beyond the arc, and Saturday's contest marked the sixth time this season that the veteran guard has connected on at least four three-pointers in a game. It was Kennard's highest-scoring output since being acquired by the Lakers from the Hawks in early February, and he'll wrap up the month having averaged 10.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 threes over 22.1 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Luke Kennard: Extends three-point streak
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Kennard chipped in nine points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal over 22 minutes during Sunday's 111-89 loss to Boston.
Kennard's role hasn't taken a dramatic shift since he joined the Lakers, and he remains a deep-league fantasy streamer for triples. The veteran sharpshooter has knocked down at least one trey in eight straight games, during which Kennard has averaged 10.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 22.1 minutes per contest while shooting 50.0 percent from downtown.
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Lakers' Luke Kennard: Back in bench role
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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: 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: 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.
