Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Wed 1/26/22 10:34 AM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard accumulated 25 points (8-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 116-115 victory over the Wizards.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard was lights out off the bench, connecting on at least five three-pointers for the seventh time this season. The lefty also finished with team highs in rebounds (eight) and assists (six) and notched his first game of the season with at least 25 points, five assists and five rebounds. His playing time climbed Tuesday along with the rest of the Clippers' second unit, as head coach Tyronn Lue relied heavily on his bench in the second half as LA erased a 35-point deficit. With Amir Coffey in the midst of a breakout campaign, Kennard will likely continue to come off the bench, but he's still expected to garner enough usage to be worthy of fantasy consideration, especially in deeper leagues.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Sat 1/22/22 11:43 AM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard posted 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes Friday in the Clippers' 102-101 win over the 76ers.
EDGE Analysis
In his second appearance for the Clippers since wrapping up an extended stay in the NBA's health and safety protocols, Kennard once again came off the bench. He appears to have lost his spot in the starting five to Amir Coffey, a two-way player who has impressed head coach Tyronn Lue this month to at least temporarily earn himself more playing time. Even with Paul George (elbow) facing an uncertain return timeline and Kawhi Leonard (knee) likely to be sidelined until late in the regular season, there likely won't be enough minutes and usage for Kennard to remain relevant in 12-team leagues or shallower.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Wed 1/19/22 8:36 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (conditioning) is available for Wednesday's game at Denver, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard hasn't seen game action since Dec. 31 due to the COVID-19 protocols and subsequent reconditioning, but he's been cleared to retake the court Wednesday. The 25-year-old will come off the bench and could have some workload limitations in his return.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Tue 1/18/22 7:26 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (conditioning) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard has missed the past nine games due to protocols, but his conditioning might be in a good enough place for him to return Wednesday. He may be on a minutes limit in his first game back. Kennard's presence is especially important with Paul George (elbow) likely sidelined through much of February. Over Kennard's past 14 appearances, he's averaged 14.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 30.7 minutes.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Mon 1/17/22 1:46 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard will miss a ninth consecutive game due to the NBA's health and safety protocols. However, coach Tyronn Lue did say that the Clippers expect the 25-year-old to be available for Wednesday's contest against the Nuggets.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Sun 1/16/22 8:45 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (COVID-19 protocols) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard has missed eight consecutive games due to the league's health and safety protocols. Although the 25-year-old has been cleared to rejoin the team, he's likely in line for another absence Monday. Amir Coffey will likely maintain a starting role if Kennard is ultimately sidelined.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Mon 1/10/22 8:13 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (COVID-19) won't play Tuesday against Denver, Mirjam Swanson of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard is set to miss his sixth straight game while in league protocols. His next chance to make a return arrives Thursday in New Orleans.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Sun 1/9/22 12:51 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
EDGE Analysis
He's one of only two Clippers players in the protocols, after Justise Winslow was deactivated following Saturday's loss to the Grizzlies. Kennard will miss his fifth consecutive contest Sunday, but he could be cleared ahead of the Clippers' upcoming three-game week.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Sun 1/2/22 8:38 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (COVID-19) is out for Monday's game against Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard will miss a second straight matchup after being placed in health and safety protocols regarding COVID-19. His next chance to take the floor looms Thursday at Phoenix. Meanwhile, Eric Bledsoe will likely see increased run Monday.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Sat 1/1/22 5:43 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard has entered the league's health and safety protocols, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's not clear whether Kennard has tested positive for COVID-19, but he'll be forced to isolate from the team. A timetable for his return hasn't yet been established, but Terance Mann, Eric Bledsoe and Amir Coffey should be in line for increased run while Kennard, Paul George (elbow) and Brandon Boston (COVID-19 protocols) are sidelined.