Luke Kennard News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Gets chance with starting five Kennard is starting Monday's game against the Rockets, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kennard had come off the bench in his team's first six contests of the 2022-23 season, but he'll get an opportunity to run with the first unit Monday evening. Terance Mann will move to a bench role as a result.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores season-high 15 points Kennard ended Tuesday's 108-94 loss to the Thunder with 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 29 minutes.

Impact The Clippers didn't have Kawhi Leonard (knee) and Paul George (illness), and Kennard was one of the players who benefited from that -- he posted season-high marks in points, rebounds, assists, field goals made and field goals attempted, among other categories. While he is not expected to jump into the starting lineup any time soon, Kennard can be worth a flyer in deep formats, though most of his value lies in what he can do as a bench scorer and three-point shooter.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 help OKC top short-handed Clippers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 108-94 for their first win of the season

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Overlooked in loss Kennard closed Sunday's 112-95 loss to Phoenix with two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three rebounds in 18 minutes.

Impact Kennard wasn't a go-to solution with the Clippers battling a double-digit deficit throughout Sunday's contest. His playing time marked a season low, despite Los Angeles shooting just 28.1 percent (9-of-32) from beyond the arc. Both Kennard and the Clippers will look to rebound Tuesday against Oklahoma City.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suns beat Clips 112-95, Paul 3rd NBA player with 11K assists

Devin Booker scored 35 points, Chris Paul became the third player in NBA history to reach 11,000 assists, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-95

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores 11 points from bench Kennard accumulated 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound over 28 minutes during Saturday's 111-109 win over Sacramento.

Impact Norman Powell and Kennard appear to be in a time-share since they have alternated the starting duties though two games. In Saturday's win, Powell struggled with his shot a bit and Kennard put in 28 efficient minutes. Kennard started the first game and the two shared the floor for part of the third quarter during that contest, so the correlation may not be absolute.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Kennard hits big-time three against Lakers Thanks partly to a timely shot from former two-year Duke basketball sharpshooter and current third-year Los Angeles Clippers guard Luke Kenn...

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Returns to action Sunday Kennard (ankle) contributed nine points (3-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Sunday's preseason game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Kennard wasn't expected to be available for Sunday's contest, but he must have felt good enough where the Clippers were comfortable with putting him in the game. It's unclear if Kennard will receive a similar workload Wednesday against the Nuggets, but even if he gets a rest day, it appears the wing will be fully healthy when the regular season tips off next week.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday Kennard (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's exhibition against the Timberwolves, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Clippers will presumably continue playing it safe after Kennard rolled his ankle in the preseason opener. He should be healthy for the regular season and continue to be in the rotation as one of the best three-point shooters in the NBA. Last year, he led the league with a 44.9 percentage from deep, making 2.7 per game in his 27.4 minutes.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Clippers coach Ty Lue said that Kennard (ankle) will miss practice Wednesday but is expected to play in upcoming preseason games, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Kennard rolled his ankle in Monday's preseason opener versus the Trail Blazers. However, he has not sustained a serious injury and should not miss much time in the preseason or regular season. Kennard should hold down a recurring bench role for the Clippers again in 2022-23, though his minutes will likely decline with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard back in the mix.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls ankle in preseason opener Kennard rolled his ankle after playing four minutes in Monday's preseason opener against the Trail Blazers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Coach Tyronn Lue expressed little concern about Kennard's injury. He should be fine for Sunday's preseason game against the Timberwolves.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Clippers Not Trading Luke Kennard Sources are adamant that Luke Kennard is not getting traded.

JUNE 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Clippers look ahead to return of Leonard next season

As down as they felt after blowing two chances to make the playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers can’t wait for next season

APRIL 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Pelicans earn 105-101 win over Clippers, claim No. 8 seed

Brandon Ingram scored 30 points and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the depleted Los Angeles Clippers 105-101 in a play-in and ea...

APRIL 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Out Friday Kennard (hamstring) will not play in Friday's play-in game versus the Pelicans, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kennard took a knee to the leg during Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Thunder and subsequently missed the Clippers' first play-in game. After receiving treatment all week, he'll ultimately be unable to give it a go.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers looking to eke out playoff berth vs Pelicans

The Los Angeles Clippers have been a surprisingly resilient bunch this season

APRIL 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Questionable for Friday Kennard (hamstring) is considered questionable for Friday's play-in game against New Orleans, Tomer Azarly of Clutch Points reports.

Impact Kennard did not make the trip to Minneapolis for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, but there's hope he'll be able to play in Friday's do-or-die contest. The sharpshooter has been receiving treatment over the last few days after he took a knee to the leg during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Thunder. A final call on Kennard's status may not come until close to game-time Friday.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edwards, Russell carry Wolves past Clippers in play-in game

Anthony Edwards and D’Angelo Russell combined for 59 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Clippers 109-104 in a play-in game

APRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Doesn't travel to Minnesota Kennard (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's play-in matchup against the Timberwolves, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact A sore right hamstring forced Kennard to exit Sunday's regular-season finale early and will keep him sidelined for at least one additional contest. Kennard averaged 12.8 points per game and shot 46.5 percent from three over the final 17 games of the regular season, so his absence is a big blow for the Clippers at a critical time, though the late-season returns of Paul George and Norman Powell should make his absence sting a bit less.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for play-in game Kennard (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's play-in game against Minnesota.

Impact A sore right hamstring forced Kennard to exit Sunday's regular-season finale against the Thunder in the third quarter. While it doesn't look to be anything overly serious, with only one day off before the play-in game, Kennard's availability could be in jeopardy if he's still dealing with discomfort Tuesday. Kennard averaged 12.8 points per game and shot 46.5 percent from three over the final 17 games of the regular season, though the return of Paul George would make his potential absence sting a bit less.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota and Los Angeles square off in play-in game

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Clippers take the court for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

APRIL 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Clippers rout OKC 138-88 for 5th win in row, play-in awaits

Amir Coffey had career highs of 35 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the depleted Oklahoma City Thunder 138-88 to end the regular season on a five-game wi...

APRIL 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Exits with sore hammy Kennard departed Sunday's game against the Thunder with a sore right hamstring and will not return, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN reports.

Impact Kennard got the start at shooting guard with a handful of regulars resting, and he posted 20 points, four assists and three rebounds in 28 minutes of action before exiting in the third quarter. The Clippers could simply be exercising caution, but Kennard's status is worth monitoring as Tuesday's play-in game against Minnesota approaches.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Thunder Kennard is starting Sunday's game against the Thunder, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kennard returned to the court in Saturday's win over the Kings and will start in Sunday's regular-season finale since Marcus Morris is resting. Kennard has averaged 15.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 32.8 minutes per game in 12 starts this year.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 20 minutes in return Kennard finished Saturday's 117-98 win over the Kings with 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and three steals in 20 minutes.

Impact Kennard returned after missing one game with a hamstring injury and was quite efficient, shooting 50 percent from the floor. He also matched a season-high with three steals in the victory. He may see an extended run in the final game of the season against the Thunder with Paul George (rest) taking a seat for the finale.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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