Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Thu 3/16/23 4:14 AM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard supplied 14 points (4-6 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 138-119 loss to Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard scored double-digits for just the third time since joining the Grizzlies, playing at least 20 minutes for the second time in his past three games. While he has been able to carve out a somewhat consistent role for himself, he only offers upside in three-pointers. Based on that fact, he should be viewed as nothing more than a streaming option, with slightly more appeal in deeper formats.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Thu 3/2/23 1:18 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard amassed zero points (0-4 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 113-99 victory over the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard failed to score for just the third time this season, missing all four of his shot attempts from beyond the arc while turning the ball over a pair of times. He's off to a slightly rocky start in his five games since joining Memphis, shooting 34.6 percent from the field on 5.2 attempts per game to tally 6.2 points per contest. On the plus side, his role hasn't diminished with the move to Memphis, averaging 22.0 minutes per game, so he has the playing time aspect on his side. However, he hasn't scored consistently enough in 2022-23 to warrant fantasy usage in most formats.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Fri 2/24/23 6:09 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (illness) isn't listed on the Grizzlies' injury report for Saturday's matchup versus the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard missed the first game of Memphis' second-half schedule Thursday against the Sixers due to a non-COVID illness, but it appears he'll return to action Saturday. In two appearances with his new team, Kennard has averaged 6.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 21.5 minutes per game.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Wed 2/22/23 5:03 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard will miss Thursday's game versus the Sixers due to a non-COVID illness.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard has been with the Grizzlies for just a week and has appeared in two games, but he's apparently under the weather and will need an extra night off heading into the second half. His absence should allot more playing time for John Konchar and David Roddy, while Kennard will focus on resting up for his next chance to return Saturday against the Nuggets.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Wed 2/15/23 11:44 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard notched nine points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound and two assists over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 victory over the Jazz.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard has a new team, but his fantasy value hasn't received a boost. He played 20 minutes off the bench, nearly identical to his season average. Kennard has only taken eight shots in two games since moving to the Grizzlies from the Clippers. The former first-round pick is an excellent three-point shooter, having knocked down over 44 percent of his triples this season. But unless Memphis hatches a plan for more minutes over the All-Star Break, Kennard won't produce much value for fantasy managers.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Sat 2/11/23 5:11 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (trade) is available to make his Grizzlies debut Sunday versus the Celtics, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard's exact role with his new club is unclear, but the Grizzlies certainly paved the way for him to play sizable minutes Saturday, sending numerous depth players to the G League. Kennard is one of the best three-point shooters in the league, knocking down 44.7 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc in his 35 games played (11 starts) this season with the Clippers.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Fri 2/10/23 12:34 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (recently traded) is unlikely to play Friday against the Timberwolves, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Clippers traded Kennard to the Grizzlies in a three-team deal ahead of Thursday's deadline, and while he's en route to Memphis, the sharpshooter is unlikely to make his debut Friday. When available, Kennard figures to operate as the backup shooting guard behind Desmond Bane.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Thu 2/9/23 2:39 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
The Grizzlies acquired Kennard on Thursday in a three-team deal involving the Clippers and Rockets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Clippers are receiving Eric Gordon and three second-round picks in the deal, while John Wall (abdomen), Danny Green and a 2023 first-round pick swap are headed to Houston. Kennard had recently been on the outside looking in for a regular spot in L.A.'s rotation, but he should gain a more stable role on the second unit in Memphis while taking over the spot that belonged to Green. As long as starting wings Desmond Bane and Dillon Brooks are both healthy and available, however, Kennard likely won't have a clear path to consistently seeing more than 20 minutes per game.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Sun 2/5/23 2:09 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (coach's decision) didn't appear off the bench in Saturday's 134-128 overtime win over the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
After starting in three of the Clippers' final four games of January following his return from a right calf injury, Kennard has now been dropped from head coach Tyronn Lue's rotation in both of the team's first contests of February. Kennard's chances of regaining a role on the second unit won't improve once John Wall (abdomen) returns, so Kennard's best bet for regaining relevance even in deeper fantasy leagues might be getting moved elsewhere ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Thu 2/2/23 8:48 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard will not start Thursday at Milwaukee, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard has enjoyed a brief stint in the first five with Marcus Morris (ribs) sidelined but will return to the bench with Morris active Thursday. Despite starting in three of his four games since returning from injury, Kennard logged just 16.3 minutes per game in that stretch and should be out of the fantasy conversation until he sees more minutes.