Kennard (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard was unavailable Wednesday against New Orleans, but he'll be back in action for Friday's matchup. He's scored in double figures in 11 of his last 12 outings, averaging 14.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 27.3 minutes per game during that time.

Kennard (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard has been downgraded from doubtful to out Wednesday due to right ankle soreness. Tyus Jones, John Konchar and David Roddy are candidates to receive extended minutes in his absence. Kennard's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Milwaukee.

Kennard (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard dropped 20 points (6-10 3Pt) as a starter during Tuesday's win over Portland, but it appears he'll likely get the night off Wednesday, along with Ja Morant (hip). Tyus Jones figures to draw the start in Morant's expected absence, while Dillon Brooks will return to action versus the Pelicans and should fill the most of Kennard's missing minutes. However, with Kennard unavailable, John Konchar and David Roddy figure to remain part of the rotation, as well.

Kennard contributed 20 points (6-11 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 119-109 win over the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard moved into the starting lineup with Dillon Brooks (hip) out and tied his second-highest scoring mark of the season. Over his past 12 appearances (two starts), Kennard has averaged 14.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 27.3 minutes while shooting 57 percent from behind the arc.

Kennard will enter the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Portland according to Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast.

EDGE Analysis

Dillon Brooks is being held out by the Grizzlies due to a hip issue. Kennard has been playing some of the best basketball of his career in recent weeks and will be looking to bounce back from a mild showing against the Bulls on April 2.

Kennard closed with 17 points (6-11 FG, 5-10 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes during Friday's 108-94 win over the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard is firmly entrenched as one of the best scoring weapons off the bench for the Grizzlies, as his floor spacing and long-range shooting are vital in Memphis' offensive scheme. He's been on a tear of late and has scored in double digits in 10 games in a row, averaging 15.3 points while shooting an elite 59.4 percent from deep in that span.

Kennard isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Desmond Bane will replace Kennard in the starting five Friday. Kennard is still a valuable fantasy asset, as he is averaging 16.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 25.0 minutes across his last five games coming off the bench.

Kennard will move into the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard will be earning his first start in a Memphis uniform Wednesday evening, and he should see plenty of minutes with Desmond Bane (foot) and John Konchar (hip) watching from the sidelines. Kennard has been heating up over the past three games with averages of 20.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 6.0 triples and 1.0 steals per contest, so he's certainly on the radar as a potential streamer.

Kennard finished with 15 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 28 minutes in Tuesday's 113-108 win over the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Though he remains a bench player for the Grizzlies, Kennard has morphed into a more useful fantasy option than starting small forward Dillon Brooks, who continues to struggle with efficiency and offers limited value in the peripheral categories. Kennard, on the other hand, is in the midst of a red-hot eight-game run in which he's averaged 15.5 points (on 61.2 percent shooting from the field) to go with 4.4 three-pointers, 3.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 25.0 minutes per contest. Kennard's career-long 43.5 percent mark from the field represents a more realistic level of what to expect from him as a shooter moving forward, but even if regression hits in Wednesday's game against the Clippers, the 26-year-old may be able to offset any downturn in efficiency with added volume. Memphis is likely to hold out both Desmond Bane (foot) and Jaren Jackson (calf) for rest purposes in the second leg of the back-to-back set, so there should be plenty of touches to go around for both Ja Morant and Kennard.

Kennard contributed 30 points (10-11 FG, 10-11 3Pt), three assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Friday's 151-114 win over the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Kennard's 30 points matches his career high, and the 10 triples marks a new career best, with all 11 of his shot attempts coming from beyond the arc. Kennard's minutes are trending up, and it has a lot to do with his ability to stretch the floor for Memphis with a total of 27 three-pointers over his past six games.