Luke Kennard News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Delivers 27 points in victory Kennard finished Saturday's 107-98 win over the Rockets in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 27 points (9-13 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds and...

Impact Kennard has cemented himself as the primary beneficiary amidst the Lakers' injury woes. The team faced a bleary outlook, with Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) absent for the first-round series against the Rockets. Kennard has carried over his late-season heroics into the postseason and appears more than ready to continue the charge. He led all scorers in the game by a wide margin. If he can keep the stellar production going, the Lakers' chance of advancing will skyrocket.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rockets-Lakers Game 1: Luke Kennard steps up for short-handed L.A. The veteran guard provides L.A. a needed jolt while LeBron James puts together a stellar double-double in the series opener.

23 HOURS AGO • NBA.COM

"We don't have Luka, but we have Luke": Lakers fans celebrate Luke Kennard's Game 1 performance in win over Rockets Luke Kennard came up clutch for the LA Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets on Saturday.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Former Piston shows Detroit what they're missing as he dominates next to LeBron Luke Kennard gave the Lakers excellent shooting that the Pistons are lacking.

1 DAY AGO • PISTONPOWERED.COM

EXTENDED: #5 ROCKETS at #4 LAKERS | FULL GAME 1 HIGHLIGHTS | April 18, 2026

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Lakers only needed one playoff game for Rob Pelinka to look absolutely genius Turning Gabe Vincent and a second-round pick into Luke Kennard just keeps getting better.

1 DAY AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Luke Kennard stats vs. Rockets: Luka Doncic replacement shoots the lights out for Lakers in Game 1 | Sporting News Here is how Luke Kennard made up for the Lakers' absences and led the team to a Game 1 win over the Rockets.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener

Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant’s injury absence...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Kevin Durant misses playoff opener with knee injury, and the Rockets can't make up for his absence

Kevin Durant was ruled out of Houston’s playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers with a bruised right knee about 90 minutes before tipoff

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Luke Kennard's Lakers future already feels decided before Game 1 has even started The Los Angeles Lakers' top three players entering free agency after the season are LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Luke Kennard. LeBron is...

2 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

The Lakers still have hope for the playoffs, even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for now

The Lakers spent six months building and working toward the opportunity to make some noise in the playoffs

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves still out indefinitely with injuries as Lakers prepare for playoffs

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will not return from injury in time to begin the Lakers’ first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lakers fans left holding their breath after possible Luke Kennard injury The Los Angeles Lakers have been crushed by injuries this season, and it may have gotten worse with Luke Kennard going down in the final reg...

APRIL 13 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

LeBron James scores 18 in 1st half, Lakers tune up for playoffs with 131-107 win over Jazz

LeBron James had 18 points, six assists and four rebounds in the first half, and the Los Angeles Lakers tuned up for the postseason with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Luke Kennard sends bold message to Western Conference that Lakers fans can't ignore The Lakers responded to injuries with a statement win over the Suns, and Luke Kennard's comments postgame serve as a message for the rest of...

APRIL 11 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Hits for 19 against Phoenix Kennard closed with 19 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound, three assists and three steals across 28 minutes during Friday's 101-73 win over the Suns.

Impact It was another strong showing from Kennard, who's been keeping the Lakers' backcourt afloat in the absence of Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique). While starting the last four games, Kennard has averaged 14.5 points, 7.8 assists, 5.3 boards, 2.3 steals and 1.0 threes.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James scores 28, leads Lakers past Suns 101-73 to clinch home-court advantage in 1st round

LeBron James had 28 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers clinched home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs with their 101-73...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Friday Kennard (finger) is available for Friday's game against Phoenix, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Kennard popped up on Friday's injury report due to a left finger injury, but the veteran sharpshooter has been given the green light to play against the Suns. He has started in each of the Lakers' last three games, and over that span he has averaged 13.0 points, 9.3 assists, 6.7 rebounds and 2.0 steals over 32.0 minutes per game.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

May be rested Kennard is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns due to left finger injury management.

Impact Kennard may be rested for the second leg of this back-to-back set after logging 32 minutes with 14 points Thursday. Nick Smith and Bronny James could be pressed into larger roles if Kennard is held out.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Kennard looks unstoppable in new role only the Lakers dared to unlock The Los Angeles Lakers guard is proving to be so much more than a shooter.

APRIL 10 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Busy on defense in win Kennard finished Thursday's 119-103 win over the Warriors with 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and four steals in 32 minutes.

Impact Making his third straight start with Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) both out, Kennard set a new season high in steals while scoring in double digits for a third straight contest. During his current starting stint, the 29-year-old guard is averaging 13.0 points, 9.3 assists, 6.7 boards, 2.0 steals and 0.7 threes in 32.0 minutes.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

"It's easy cause he's a white guy that shoots threes" - JJ Redick thinks people overlooked Luke Kennard's game Redick came to Kennard’s defense.

APRIL 10 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Luke Kennard is painfully thriving as the Lakers waste his new persona Luke Kennard once again had a big-time game against the OKC Thunder Tuesday night, but it was overshadowed by the abysmal effort from his te...

APRIL 8 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Ayton, Lakers square off against the Warriors

Golden State hosts Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Lakers desperately need Luke Kennard to show his latest surge isn't a one-time thing With no Luka Doncic, the Lakers need Luke Kennard to continue to step up like he did Sunday night, posting a triple-double against the Maver...

APRIL 6 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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