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Hawks Continue Free Agency Push by Adding Luke Kennard on One-Year Deal Atlanta’s all-in offseason continues.

JULY 1, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Luke Kennard to Atlanta Shams Charania: Free agent sharpshooter Luke Kennard has agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell ESPN. K...

JULY 1, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Signs with Atlanta Kennard agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal with the Hawks on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Kennard will join Atlanta after spending the past two-plus seasons with Memphis. The sharpshooter will provide the club with depth on the wing behind Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson (shoulder), Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Zaccharie Risacher. Kennard appeared in 65 regular-season outings (11 starts) in 2024-25, averaging 8.9 points, 3.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 three-pointers while shooting 43.3 percent from downtown across 22.6 minutes per game.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets working to secure free agent meetings with Dorian Finney-Smith, Luke Kennard, Nickeil Alexander-Walker Kelly Iko: The Rockets are working quickly to secure meetings with Dorian Finney-Smith, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard at the out...

JUNE 30, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Dishes three assists in Game 4 Kennard posted four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists over 18 minutes during Saturday's 117-115 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the first round of the Wes...

Impact Even with Ja Morant (hip) being ruled out for Game 4, Kennard didn't see an increased role off the bench compared to the 33 minutes he played in Game 3. Kennard spent most of the year as a reserve for the Grizzlies (though he did start in 11 games) and he finished the regular season averaging 8.9 points, 3.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 0.8 steals over 22.6 minutes per game while connecting on 43.3 percent of his three-point attempts. Kennard will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially good to go Kennard (Achilles) is available for Saturday's Game 4 versus the Thunder.

Impact Kennard has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday despite dealing with right Achilles soreness. Due to Ja Morant (hip) being ruled out, Kennard may receive an increased role in Game 4.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday Kennard is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 4 versus the Thunder due to right Achilles soreness.

Impact Kennard is in danger of missing Game 3 due to an Achilles issue. With Ja Morant (hip) deemed doubtful, Memphis could be left with Scotty Pippen as the team's only available point guard against Oklahoma City.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Increased role in Game 3 loss Kennard had five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and three steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 114-108 loss to the Thunder in Game 3 of the first round...

Impact Kennard logged 33 minutes, sliding up in the rotation after Ja Morant left the game early due to a hip injury. Despite the promotion, Kennard struggled on the offensive end, scoring no more than five points for the third playoff game. Should Morant miss Saturday's Game 4, Kennard could be the primary beneficiary, at least from a minutes standpoint.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies guard Ja Morant exits playoff game vs Thunder with left hip contusion after hard fall

Memphis guard Ja Morant was knocked out of the Grizzlies’ playoff game against Oklahoma City on Thursday night with a left hip contusion after taking a hard fall under the basket l...

APRIL 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Held to four points in loss Kennard totaled four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one block in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 118-99 loss to the Thunder in Game 2 of the first round of t...

Impact Although he's shooting 50 percent from the field in the playoffs, the Grizzlies are using the veteran sharpshooter very sparingly. Through the opening two games, Kennard is averaging 4.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.5 three-pointers in 15.0 minutes per contest.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Kennard (knee) is off the injury report for Tuesday's Play-In Game against Golden State.

Impact Kennard missed the club's regular-season finale in Sunday's win over Dallas due to right knee soreness, though he's set to return for Tuesday's Play-In Game. The 28-year-old has averaged 5.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 22.5 minutes per game in his last 10 appearances.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State and Memphis meet in play-in game

The Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies take the court for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

APRIL 14, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Impact Kennard will miss Sunday's regular-season finale due to right knee soreness, but he should be ready to go for the start of the Grizzlies' postseason run, potentially as soon as Tuesday for the start of the Play-In Tournament. With Kennard, Desmond Bane (groin), Ja Morant (shoulder) and Scotty Pippen (back) all out, the door is open for Yuki Kawamura, Cam Spencer, Vince Williams and John Konchar to all see increased playing time.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not likely to play vs. Dallas Kennard is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Mavericks due to right knee soreness.

Impact The Grizzlies have already locked up a spot in the Play-In Tournament, so there's no point in risking some of their regular rotation members, and Kennard fits that mold as a dangerous sharpshooter, regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench. The doubtful tag suggests Kennard might not play, and if he ends up being ruled out, Cam Spencer, John Konchar and Vince Williams could see more time in the backcourt. Other players such as Scotty Pippen (back), Desmond Bane (groin) and Ja Morant (shoulder) are also carrying doubtful tags.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Improved performance Friday Kennard supplied 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Friday's 117-109 loss to Denver.

Impact Kennard was back in the rotation, scoring double-digits for the first time in the past 10 games. It's been an up-and-down season for Kennard, at one point playing a key role, starting four consecutive games in early February. Through 65 games, he has averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 assists and 1.7 three-pointers in 22.6 minutes per game.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

James Harden, Kawhi Leonard lead Clippers over Grizzlies 128-120 for fifth straight win

James Harden scored 30 points, Kawhi Leonard added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers used a big second half to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-108 for their fi...

MARCH 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Back to bench role Kennard will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Kennard has started the last three games for the Grizzlies but will be in the second unit Friday. Memphis will go with Scotty Pippen, Desmond Bane, Jaylen Wells, Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson in Los Angeles.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Kennard is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Heat on Saturday.

Impact Kennard will make his ninth start of the season Saturday due to the absence of Ja Morant (shoulder). Kennard scored zero points in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, just two days after scoring a season-high 30 points against the Jazz.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts season-high 30 points Kennard closed Wednesday's 122-115 victory over the Jazz with 30 points (11-14 FG, 7-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 31 minutes.

Impact Kennard's efficient shooting helped him record a season-high 30 points and lead Memphis in scoring despite coming off the bench. Kennard continues to be one of the NBA's best outside shooters, converting 46.4 percent of his 4.3 three-point attempts per contest this season.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Kennard's 30 points propel Grizzlies past Jazz Luke Kennard came off the bench to score a career-high-tying 30 points and Ja Morant added 28 and seven assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlie...

MARCH 13, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Kennard and Morant convert late 3-pointers to lead Grizzlies past Jazz 122-115

Luke Kennard scored 30 points and Ja Morant had 28, helping the Memphis Grizzlies top the Utah Jazz 122-115

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Luke Kennard Highlights vs Utah Jazz

MARCH 13, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Luke Kennard Walk Off Interview | Grizzlies vs. Jazz

MARCH 13, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Off injury report Kennard (back) is not on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Kennard has been sidelined for the Grizzlies' last two games due to back soreness, but he has been cleared to return Wednesday. He has averaged 9.1 points, 4.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 0.9 steals over 23.8 minutes per game since the All-Star break.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Grizzlies guard Ja Morant exits playoff game vs Thunder with left hip contusion after hard fall

Golden State and Memphis meet in play-in game

James Harden, Kawhi Leonard lead Clippers over Grizzlies 128-120 for fifth straight win

Kennard and Morant convert late 3-pointers to lead Grizzlies past Jazz 122-115