LUKE KENNARD NEWS

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 29 points in the Grizzlies' 139-126 victory over the Pelicans

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Desmond Bane had 20 points and 14 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-126 on Frid...

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Starting Friday Kennard is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact The Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant for this contest, so Kennard will enter the first unit. This means Kennard will slot at shooting guard, with Desmond Bane operating as the primary playmaker.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores season-high 23 points Kennard had 23 points (8-12 FG, 7-11 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 132-120 win over the Hornets.

Impact Kennard was an absolute menace from beyond the arc, and aside from scoring a season-high mark in points, he also drained a season-high mark in three-pointers. Kennard has scored in double digits in six of his last eight games, and his outside shooting has been a key weapon for Memphis. Over that eight-game stretch, the sharpshooter is averaging 12.6 points per tilt while making an elite -- and unsustainable -- 56.1 percent of his shots from beyond the arc.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bane, Kennard help the Grizzlies build early lead in 132-120 victory over the Hornets

Desmond Bane scored 24 points, Luke Kennard added 23 on a season-high seven 3-pointers and the Memphis Grizzlies built an early lead and beat the Charlotte Hornets 132-120 on Wedne...

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Will play Wednesday Kennard (ankle) will play in Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact The Grizzlies have upgraded Kennard from probable to available with an ankle injury Wednesday, making this an expected update. Across his last nine appearances for Memphis, the veteran sharpshooter has averaged 11.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.3 threes while shooting a sizzling 51.2 percent from beyond the arc.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Probale for Wednesday Kennard (ankle) has been listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Kennard dealt with his fair share of injuries earlier in the season but has played in the last seven games for Memphis despite dealing with some ankle soreness. The 28-year-old is averaging 9.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, shooting 46.1 percent from the floor and 46.6 percent from beyond the arc.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Kennard will return to the bench for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact This is an expected move with Ja Morant (foot) returning from a one-game absence. Kennard fared well in his fill-in start Friday against the Spurs with 17 points, four assists, three rebounds and two three-pointers in 26 minutes.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Without injured Morant, the Grizzlies hand the Spurs their largest loss of the season, 140-112

Santi Aldama scored a career-high 29 points and the Memphis Grizzlies rolled to a 140-112 victory over San Antonio on Friday night, handing the Spurs their largest losing margin of...

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Starting against San Antonio Kennard will start against the Spurs on Friday, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Ja Morant is sidelined by a foot sprain, so Kennard is likely to see plenty of usage Friday in what will be his first start of the season. Kennard has been shooting the lights out this season, hitting 46.4 percent from beyond the arc.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Flirts with double-double in win Kennard recorded 15 points (5-9 FG, 5-9 3Pt), nine rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 129-115 win over the Spurs.

Impact Kennard continues to play well off the bench, having now scored double-digits in seven of the past eight games. Injuries to other players provided Kennard with an opportunity to step into a larger role, something he has capitalized on in recent weeks. In fact, over the past two weeks, he is averaging 10.8 points, 2.6 three-pointers and 4.2 assists in 23,8 minutes per game. The Grizzlies have one of the deepest rotations in the league, with Kennard currently at the forefront of the second unit.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 11 points off bench Kennard chipped in 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and two assists over 25 minutes during Thursday's 119-115 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Kennard did most of his damage Thursday from beyond the arc, connecting on three threes for a second straight game and the sixth time over his last seven outings. Over that span, he has averaged 13.1 points, 4.7 assists and 4.0 rebounds across 26.0 minutes per game while shooting 46.7 percent from three on 6.4 3PA/G.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Monday Kennard (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against the Mavericks, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Kennard was originally slated to miss a second straight game Monday due to a sore right hamstring. He was upgraded to questionable earlier Monday, and he has done enough to suit up against Dallas. Kennard could see some heavy usage if Desmond Bane (ankle) and Yuki Kawamura (shoulder) join Ja Morant (shoulder) and Marcus Smart (finger) on the sidelines.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Kennard (hamstring) has been upgraded to questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact This is a nice surprise for a Memphis team that has been ravaged by injuries. Kennard was previously ruled out for this contest, but he's now trending towards giving it a go. The sharpshooter is averaging 8.4 points, 3.2 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 21.0 minutes per contest this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday vs. Dallas Kennard (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Kennard will miss a second straight game due to right hamstring soreness, and his next opportunity to play will be Thursday against Houston. Jake LaRavia and John Konchar should see a slight increase in playing time Monday due to Kennard's injury.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas faces Memphis, looks to halt 4-game slide

Dallas enters the matchup with Memphis as losers of four straight games

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Confirmed out for Saturday Kennard (hamstring) will not play Saturday against the Warriors.

Impact John Konchar (shoulder) is also out, while Desmond Bane (ankle) will give it a go. Kennard was outstanding Friday against the Kings and nearly triple-doubled, but the Grizzlies are known for being cautious with their players.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed out for Saturday Kennard (hamstring) will not play Saturday against the Warriors.

Impact John Konchar (shoulder) is also out, while Desmond Bane (ankle) will give it a go. Kennard was outstanding Friday against the Kings and nearly triple-doubled, but the Grizzlies are known for being cautious with their players.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful against Golden State Kennard (hamstring) has been listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Kennard is one of the many players on the Grizzlies' roster who likely won't play against the Warriors on Saturday. The veteran guard came two rebounds and one assist shy of a triple-double in the loss to the Kings on Friday but will almost certainly be ruled out in the second game of a back-to-back against Golden State. Jake LaRavia may see a bump in minutes if Kennard is sidelined.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful against Golden State Kennard (hamstring) has been listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Kennard is one of the many players on the Grizzlies' roster who likely won't play against the Warriors on Saturday. The veteran guard came two rebounds and one assist shy of a triple-double in the loss to the Kings but will almost certainly be ruled out in the second game of a back-to-back against Golden State. Jake LaRavia may see a bump in minutes with Kennard on the mend.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs double-double from bench Kennard chipped in 11 points (3-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Friday's 138-133 loss to Sacramento.

Impact Although Kennard resides in a crowded depth chart, he's occasionally popped for some fantasy-worthy totals. Ne's recorded three consecutve games with double-digit scoring totals, and his number should continue to hover around 30 minutes while the backcourt deals with injuries at both positions.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores season-high 17 points Kennard closed with 17 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 117-112 win over the Suns.

Impact Kennard played at least 27 minutes for the second straight game, both of which have been productive outings. Memphis is once again dealing with multiple injuries, although unlike last season, they remain a highly competitive team in the Western Conference. Having flashed some playmaking upside in the past, Kennard could be called upon to handle the ball a bit more, at least for the short term.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE