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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...

8 HOURS AGO • 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.

11 HOURS AGO • 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...

1 DAY AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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...

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

LeBron James has 20 points, 10 assists to lead Luka-less Lakers past Warriors

LeBron James had 20 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 105-99 on Saturday night

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Former three-time NBA All-Star slams Lakers for sole trade deadline acquisition being Luke Kennard | Sporting News This former star cited past blockbuster moves for why this move just isn't enough.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Available Saturday Kennard (recently traded) is available for Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Impact 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luke Kennard's Potential Lakers Debut Revealed Heading toward the NBA trade deadline on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers were expected to make a move or two to upgrade the team's roster....

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Listed questionable for Saturday Kennard (recently traded) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Kennard was traded from Atlanta to Los Angeles on Thursday and could make his Lakers debut Saturday. The sharpshooter is a candidate see increased playing time if he's cleared to suit up, as Luka Doncic (hamstring) has already been ruled out.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hawks fans can only laugh as JJ Redick braces for brutal Luke Kennard experience JJ Redick has already publicly addressed Luke Kennard's fatal flaw despite only being Kennard's coach for 24 hours.

4 DAYS AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

JJ Redick wasted no time telling Luke Kennard exactly what the Lakers expect from him The Los Angeles Lakers head coach wants his new player to let it fly.

4 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Onsi Saleh granted Hawks a critical gift for next season in Luke Kennard trade The Atlanta Hawks had a gem hidden inside the Luke Kennard trade.

4 DAYS AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

"They just giving it out like it's a Clippers jersey" - Gilbert Arenas mocks the Lakers' Luke Kennard trade Arenas was not happy about the Lakers' lone trade deadline move.

5 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Deadspin | Lakers acquire sharpshooter Luke Kennard from Hawks Deadspin | Lakers acquire sharpshooter Luke Kennard from Hawks

5 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Lakers' next move after Luke Kennard trade couldn't be more clear There is a perfect buyout target already waiting for the Los Angeles Lakers.

5 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers give Luke Kennard perfect coach to unlock his true potential The Los Angeles Lakers have given Luke Kennard his best shot yet at becoming the player so many believed he could be.

5 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Luke Kennard already being set up for Lakers fans to tear him down The newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers is drawing comparisons to his head coach.

5 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Luke Kennard trade opens door for unsung Lakers hero to secure his future The Luke Kennard trade has caused a key shift in the rotation that should help an underrated Los Angeles Lakers player define their next ste...

5 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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

LeBron James has 20 points, 10 assists to lead Luka-less Lakers past Warriors