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Luka and LeBron lead Lakers past Kings 128-104 to complete back-to-back weekend wins

Luka Doncic had 28 points and nine assists, LeBron James added 24 points and the Los Angeles Lakers finished a back-to-back set with a 128-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings

12 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Luke Kennard just justified Lakers' bold trade in one game The Los Angeles Lakers gave up a draft pick to land Luke Kennard with no guarantee he sticks, but the sharpshooter just showed exactly why t...

23 HOURS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Leads Lakers bench Saturday 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.

Impact Kennard led the Lakers bench in scoring during Saturday's blowout win. He did most of his damage from beyond the arc, which was the sixth time this season that the veteran guard 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic scores 26 points, LeBron James adds 22 as Lakers run away from Warriors for 129-101 win

Luka Doncic had 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds, LeBron James added 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers ran away from the short-handed...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Lakers have clear offseason priority as Luke Kennard trade takes unexpected turn The Los Angeles Lakers thought they were addressing a pivotal need with the Luke Kennard trade. It hasn't worked out.

2 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers are making a painful Luke Kennard realization that Pistons fans know too well The Lakers are learning that former Detroit Pistons sharpshooter Luke Kennard doesn't get up nearly as many shots as he should.

3 DAYS AGO • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Luke Kennard has suddenly stopped doing the one thing Lakers need most The Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luke Kennard for a specific reason. Or perhaps we were all wrong?

4 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Luke Kennard can't escape his biggest flaw in early days with Lakers Shooters shoot. Or not, apparently.

5 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Luke Kennard's impact already shows what the Lakers must do next The Los Angeles Lakers must folly commit to a roster of shooters and defenders.

6 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Extends three-point streak 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.

Impact 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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' Luke Kennard trade looks absolutely genius after Luka Doncic's return The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luke Kennard before the deadline, and that move keeps looking better every day.

FEBRUARY 21 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Luke Kennard already showing Lakers how he can unlock Luka Doncic's next gear The Los Angeles Lakers took a chance on Luke Kennard. It may not be a perfect fit, but he can unleash Luka Doncic in a new way.

FEBRUARY 13 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Back in bench role Kennard will be deployed off the bench Thursday against Dallas, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kennard filled in admirable 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.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 14 in Tuesday's rout 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Wembanyama scores 37 of 40 in 1st half, leading Spurs to 136-108 win over short-handed Lakers

Victor Wembanyama scored 37 of his season high-tying 40 points in the first half and the San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 136-108 for their fifth straight...

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Draws start Tuesday Kennard will start against the Spurs on Tuesday, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James Sees Immediate Value in New Signing Luke Kennard The Los Angeles Lakers wasted little time integrating trade deadline acquisition Luke Kennard into the rotation, and LeBron James already be...

FEBRUARY 10 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Lakers fans are already roasting Rob Pelinka over his Luke Kennard plan The Los Angeles Lakers general manager had a questionable lineup suggestion for JJ Redick.

FEBRUARY 9 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers fixed half the Luka Doncic problem at trade deadline (it's not enough) The Los Angeles Lakers only addressed one of their Luka Doncic team-building problems with the Luke Kennard trade.

FEBRUARY 9 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Luke Kennard quickly showed JJ Redick his message was heard loud and clear The newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers is ready to do his part.

FEBRUARY 9 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Luke Kennard Shines in Lakers Debut, Embraces 'Biggest Stage' in NBA On Saturday at Crypto.com Arena, the newly acquired sharpshooter Luke Kennard made his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers against the visitin...

FEBRUARY 9 • SI.COM

Makes Lakers debut 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.

Impact Kennard was acquired at the deadline and quickly proved why he can be effective on his new team. Coach JJ Redick gave him 26 minutes of action resulting in a pair of threes en route to 10 points. He's making 2.3 threes per game over his last eight outings. Kennard's playing time may dip though when Luka Doncic returns from a current hamstring that forced the latter to miss Saturday's game.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers GM thinks Luke Kennard might be missing piece for stretch run Rob Pelinka, the Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager, had high praise for Luke Kennard.

FEBRUARY 8 • NYPOST.COM

"Already being more impactful than Gabe Vincent": Lakers fans declare Luke Kennard a massive upgrade after impactful debut The LA Lakers were linked with a host of players before the trade deadline and eventually acquired Luke Kennard in a deal that sent Gabe Vincent to Atlanta.

FEBRUARY 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

It took just one game for Luke Kennard to prove his worth to the Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers desperately need shooters, and Luke Kennard played so well in game one that he stayed on the floor in clutch time.

FEBRUARY 8 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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Luka and LeBron lead Lakers past Kings 128-104 to complete back-to-back weekend wins

Luka Doncic scores 26 points, LeBron James adds 22 as Lakers run away from Warriors for 129-101 win

Victor Wembanyama scores 37 of 40 in 1st half, leading Spurs to 136-108 win over short-handed Lakers