Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Mon 11/20/23 6:09 PM

The Grizzlies announced Monday that Kennard (knee) will be re-evaluated in two weeks as he continues to recover from a bone bruise in his left knee.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard has missed Memphis' last two games, and he will now miss the next six contests, at minimum. Subtracting Kennard's shooting will be a tough blow to a beleaguered Memphis offense, and Desmond Bane is already logging a career-high 34.8 minutes per game. Jacob Gilyard and John Konchar will likely continue filling the void, especially with Marcus Smart (ankle) and Ja Morant (suspension) unavailable.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Sun 11/19/23 2:08 PM

Kennard (knee) will not play Sunday against Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard will miss his second consecutive game due to a left knee injury. His next opportunity to suit up will be Wednesday against Houston, but Memphis will be extremely shorthanded without him in the meantime. John Konchar and David Roddy will likely be tasked with additional usage.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Fri 11/17/23 6:13 PM

Kennard (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard left Tuesday's game due to a left knee injury and will miss at least one additional contest, though it's possible he remains sidelined for the second half of Memphis' back-to-back set versus Boston on Sunday. Marcus Smart (foot) also joins the Grizzlies' long injury list, but Derrick Rose (knee) could make his first appearance since Oct. 30. Jacob Gilyard, John Konchar, Ziaire Williams and David Roddy are also candidates for increased roles.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Thu 11/16/23 5:00 PM

Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said Thursday that Kennard (knee) is considered day-to-day moving forward, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard left Tuesday's game versus the Lakers early due to a left knee injury but doesn't appear to be dealing with a long-term issue. If he's unable to suit up against the Spurs on Sunday, Jacob Gilyard should continue to receive extended minutes.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Wed 11/15/23 12:07 AM

Kennard is doubtful for the remainder of Tuesday's game versus the Lakers due to left knee soreness.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard tallied zero points and three rebounds in six minutes before exiting Tuesday's game. With Marcus Smart (ankle) already ruled out, Jacob Gilyard will likely receive a heavy workload against the Lakers.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Sun 11/12/23 6:44 PM

Kennard had 13 points (4-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and two assists over 24 minutes in Sunday's 105-101 win over the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard has now scored in double-digits in four straight contests and has played at least 20-plus minutes off the bench since the beginning of November. He'll continue to serve as the first guard off the bench in relief of Marcus Smart and Jacob Gilyard.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Thu 11/9/23 5:03 AM

Kennard chipped in 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 108-102 loss to the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard made his presence felt off the bench once more, scoring in double digits and draining multiple three-point shots for the second game in a row. Given he is deployed as a bench player, his fantasy upside will be exclusively tied to what he can do as a shooter, but even in that scenario, he should be an asset, particularly for managers who need an offensive punch and a boost in three-point numbers in deeper category-based leagues.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Tue 10/31/23 7:22 PM

Kennard is no longer on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
EDGE Analysis
A concussion kept Kennard on the shelf for three straight games, but he's officially available to return. Kennard was terrific down the stretch of the 2022-23 season, and the Grizzlies will be hoping he can find that form quickly to snap their losing streak.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Sun 10/29/23 6:07 PM

Kennard (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Dallas.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard will be unavailable for a third consecutive game due to a concussion, but coach Taylor Jenkins said last week that he doesn't expect the shooting guard to have a long-term absence. Kennard's next opportunity to suit up will be Wednesday against Utah.

Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Fri 10/27/23 5:30 PM

Kennard (concussion) will miss Friday's home game against Denver and Saturday's contest in Washington, but coach Taylor Jenkins said the shooting guard's absence won't be long term, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard played 15 minutes in the Grizzlies' regular-season opener Wednesday, but he'll now miss back-to-back games while in the league's concussion protocol. In Kennard's absence, Derrick Rose, Jake LaRavia and John Konchar are candidates for increased roles.