Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Sat 12/30/23 6:05 PM

Kennard (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard has missed the past 20 games for the Grizzlies, but coach Taylor Jenkins said Friday that he was hopeful to have Kennard and Derrick Rose (hamstring) back in the mix for Sunday. If Kennard is cleared, he's likely to have restrictions. He'll also have more competition for playing time, as Vince Williams has been solid for the Grizzlies.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Fri 12/29/23 9:17 PM

Kennard (knee) will sit out Friday's game against the Clippers, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard will miss his 20th game in a row Friday, but coach Taylor Jenkins is hopeful to have him back for Sunday's game against the Kings. When Kennard does get the green light, he'll have increased competition for minutes with Vince Williams playing well for Memphis.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Fri 12/29/23 4:07 PM

Kennard (knee) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard continues to deal with a bone bruise in his left knee and will likely miss a 20th consecutive game Friday. However, it's somewhat encouraging that he's deemed doubtful against the Clippers rather than being immediately ruled out.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Wed 12/27/23 7:06 PM

Kennard (knee) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard's absence streak will extend to 19 games Thursday due to a bone bruise in his left knee. There is no timetable for his return.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Mon 12/25/23 6:25 PM

Kennard (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard hasn't played since Nov. 14. He was expected to return by the end of December, but it's unclear if that's still the expectation. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday in Denver.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Fri 12/22/23 5:17 PM

Kennard (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard will be unavailable for a 17th consecutive game due to a bone bruise in his left knee. He was expected to return by the end of December, but he's running out of time, and there hasn't been a recent indication that he's returned to practice.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Wed 12/20/23 6:14 PM

Kennard (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard is slated to miss a 16th straight game due to a bone bruise in his left knee. He's expected to be available by the end of December, but there haven't been any recent reports about a return to practice.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Tue 12/19/23 3:38 PM

Kennard (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard will miss a 15th straight game due to a bone bruise in his left knee. The sharpshooter was reportedly expected to return by the end of December, but there hasn't been a substantial update since early December. The good news for Memphis is that Ja Morant (suspension) will play Tuesday for the first time this season, while Marcus Smart (foot) is closing in on a return as well.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Sun 12/17/23 6:23 PM

Kennard (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard will miss a 14th consecutive game due to a bone bruise in his left knee. It has been two weeks since Kennard was given a 2-to-3-week timetable for return, but he remains unavailable. When Kennard can return, it will likely be in a smaller role than he saw early in the season since Ja Morant (suspension) and Marcus Smart (foot) are likely returning soon.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Sun 12/3/23 3:45 PM

Kennard is expected to return in 2-to-3 weeks as he overcomes a bone bruise in his left knee, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard has missed the Grizzlies' past eight contests after suffering the bone bruise during a loss to the Lakers on Nov.14. The 27-year-old will miss Memphis' next five games if he returns on the early end of his expected timeline, which approximately aligns him with Ja Morant's return from suspension. A limited workload of Derrick Rose (ankle) and 10-day signee Jaylen Nowell have joined Desmond Bane in supporting Memphis' backcourt of late, but the eventual return of Kennard will be a huge factor in improving the Grizzlies' 33.2 percent three-point shooting as a team, which ranks last in the league.