Luke Kennard News, Rumors, Updates - Phoenix Suns

Questionable to play Wednesday Kennard (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Impact Kennard began experiencing knee soreness near the end of the preseason. While the sharpshooter has been increasing his activity level in recent practices, he may need to miss a game or two to begin the 2026-27 campaign. If that's the case, Jordan Goodwin could see more minutes.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up in practice Kennard (knee) increased his activity in practice Monday, Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Coach Jordan Ott mentioned that Kennard fared well in practice, but it seems the team is wanting to monitor him closely over the next day or so before clearing him for Wednesday's opener. "He did more today, for sure, in practice," said Ott. "This was kind of a test day to see exactly where he's at. Tomorrow will be a lower day. Try to be right for Wednesday." Kennard experienced knee soreness near the end of the preseason, forcing him to miss Wednesday's exhibition, but it isn't expected to be long-term issue.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

To miss preseason finale Kennard (knee) has been ruled out for the Suns' final game of the preseason Friday against Utah, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Impact Kennard is dealing with left knee soreness, and while he'll take a seat Friday, the team doesn't this to turn into an extended absence, per Gambadoro. He can be considered day-to-day leading up to Wednesday's opener against Portland.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with sore knee Kennard experienced soreness in his left knee during Wednesday's preseason game, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Impact Coach Jordan Ott said following the game that Kennard was in good spirits despite the discomfort, and the team will evaluate how his knee responds Friday. The severity of the issue remains unclear, making his status worth monitoring as the regular season approaches.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Suns' Luke Kennard Shows How Impactful He Can Be With Impressive Preseason Performance Luke Kennard made the most of his starting opportunity and showed his offensive versatility for the Suns.

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

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OCTOBER 11 • YOUTUBE

Scores game-high 20 points Kennard delivered 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt), five rebounds and four assists across 25 minutes in Saturday's 102-98 preseason win over the Spurs.

Impact Kennard got the start over Devin Booker (rest) in this preseason matchup and led the Suns in scoring while draining a team-high four threes and dishing out four dimes. Seeing Kennard thrive as a shooter and playmaker will boost his fantasy stock considerably, but ultimately, his role will be limited to a secondary one as long as Booker and Jalen Green are healthy and available.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. San Antonio Kennard is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Spurs, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kennard will get the nod in the starting lineup over Devin Booker, who will be rested for this contest. Kennard averaged 8.4 points per game while shooting 47.8 percent from three-point range in the 2025-26 regular season, and most of his fantasy value in 2026-27 will come from his shooting ability.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Provides four dimes Kennard finished with eight points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal in 13 minutes during Wednesday's 124-117 preseason loss to Chicago.

Impact Kennard contributed as a secondary playmaker despite attempting just one three-pointer. The veteran sharpshooter figures to provide Phoenix with perimeter spacing and offensive versatility off the bench, though his fantasy value will depend largely on his playing time and three-point production.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Suns Looking to Unlock New Wrinkle of Luke Kennard's Game The Suns have been imploring Luke Kennard to improve in this area ahead of his first season in Phoenix.

OCTOBER 1 • SI.COM

Luke Kennard, Pat Spencer were two obvious standouts from Suns media day Luke Kennard and Pat Spencer can come away from Suns' media day feeling great about where they're at ahead of training camp getting underway...

SEPTEMBER 30 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Encouraged to shoot more Kennard said Monday that head coach Jordan Ott has encouraged him to significantly increase his three-point volume this season, Shane Young of the Suns' official site reports.

Impact "They want me to shoot, and they want me to shoot a lot," Kennard said, adding that he's been given the green light to attempt both open and more difficult looks. Kennard led the NBA by shooting 47.8 percent from three during the 2025-26 regular season but attempted only 3.1 triples per game. Ott has already warned Kennard that the increased volume could prevent him from leading the league in three-point percentage again, but a more aggressive approach from beyond the arc could boost the veteran sharpshooter's scoring production in Phoenix.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Suns have wild choice to replace Luke Kennard if he doesn't work out in Phoenix If Luke Kennard fails to work out with the Suns, Collin Gillespie is the shock choice who could replace him for this team.

SEPTEMBER 9 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Luke Kennard's shooting will immediately be put to the test on the Suns Luke Kennard will be tasked with continuing to be an elite 3-point shooter despite operating in more space than he is used to with the Phoen...

SEPTEMBER 9 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Luke Kennard is one improvement away from giving coach Ott serious headache If Luke Kennard can become a better passer and playmaker, it will give Suns' coach Jordan Ott a selection problem as he may force his way in...

AUGUST 31 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

"They said Luke Kennard had better upside"- Tim Hardaway recalls the Detroit Pistons passing on Donovan Mitchell because of analytics Tim Hardaway recalls how analytics influenced the Pistons to draft Luke Kennard over Donovan Mitchell in 2017.

AUGUST 19 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Dillon Brooks Knows New Players Can Push Suns Even Higher Dillon Brooks is excited to get to work with Miles Bridges, Luke Kennard and Koa Peat.

AUGUST 15 • SI.COM

Suns made one of NBA's best bargain moves of summer after Lakers' abandonment The Suns smartly pounced to pick up Luke Kennard for a knockdown price at the expense of the Lakers.

AUGUST 14 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Luke Kennard cruelly being set up to fail by the Suns The Suns need Luke Kennard to be the next Grayson Allen, but outside of elite 3-point shooting, that has never been his game.

AUGUST 3 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns have exciting three-way battle for sixth man role that will define their season One of Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin and Luke Kennard will beat the other two out to become Suns' sixth man next season.

JULY 31 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns may have to accept brutal reality that they added next Yuta Watanabe to their roster The Suns may have signed the next Yuta Watanabe with Luke Kennard headed to The Valley this offseason.

JULY 28 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Collin Gillespie leaves no doubt as to what he wants out of new teammate Luke Kennard Collin Gillespie wants Luke Kennard to take 3-pointers for the Suns at a rate he never has before next season, and he is right to demand it.

JULY 16 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Suns fans should be over the moon after discovering Luke Kennard's hidden skill Luke Kennard is not going to be nearly as bad a defender as Suns' fans fear he will be after replacing Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale in Ph...

JULY 6 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Luke Kennard spurning Lakers continues Rob Pelinka's devastating trend Luke Kennard is just the latest in a long line of players who has proven Rob Pelinka's priorities are out of order for the Los Angeles Laker...

JULY 2 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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