Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Sat 12/1/18 12:51 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (shoulder) was recalled from the G League on Saturday, Rod Beard of the Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard spent some time with the Grand Rapids Drive on a rehab basis, and he scored 27 points to go with five rebounds and five assists in the Drive's last contest. He'll rejoin the Pistons ahead of Saturday's game against Golden State, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be available to play.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Fri 11/30/18 6:07 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (shoulder) may be back with Detroit within the next few days, Matt Schooch of Locked on Pistons reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard was assigned to Detroit's G-League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Drive on Friday, although his time there may be limited. Head coach Dwane Casey stated there's no exact timetable for Kennard's return to NBA action but also noted that if all goes well, he could be back up with the Pistons for Saturday's matchup with Golden State. Expect another update on Kennard's status after he tests his shoulder in the G League.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Thu 11/29/18 4:22 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (shoulder) was assigned to the Grand Rapids Drive of the G League on Thursday, Rod Beard of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard's assignment to the G League comes during his ongoing rehab for a right shoulder sprain, and it looks like the former Duke standout may finally get back to seeing in-game action, albeit with the Drive. Should Kennard get through the G League without any lingering issues, a return to the NBA game could be on the horizon for him.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Mon 11/19/18 4:19 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (shoulder) was able to complete some shooting drills during Saturday's practice, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard is midway through his mandatory two-week shutdown period for rehab, so the Pistons should have another update on a potential return date by early next week. The second-year shooting guard hasn't played since Oct. 25 while battling the AC Joint sprain in his right shoulder that has restricted his range of motion.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Tue 11/13/18 12:09 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (shoulder) underwent an evaluation this week and will go through at least two more weeks of rehab, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard appears to be progressing well in his rehab from an AC joint sprain he suffered near the end of October, but he is still a ways away from being able to partake in basketball activities. Expect another update on the shooting guard's progress in another two weeks or so.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Sat 11/10/18 2:20 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard is deaing with a right AC joint sprain in his shoulder and will be re-evaluated in another week, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The update is consistent with the timetable the Piston's gave after Kennard initially suffered the separated shoulder. Although owners still don't have a definite timetable for Kennard's return, the update demonstrates that he's making progress with his recovery. Look for an update next week to shed more light on the situation but for now Langston Galloway should continue to fill in for Kennard.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Fri 10/26/18 1:19 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard suffered an right AC joint sprain in his shoulder and will be re-evaulated in two weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
It appeared that Kennard may have separated his shoulder during Thursday's game against the Cavaliers but the MRI revealed a AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. The Duke product will be re-evaluated again in two weeks which is great news considering the thought of a separated shoulder.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Thu 10/25/18 8:45 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard suffered a right shoulder strain in Thursday's game against Cleveland, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard may have also separated his shoulder, but the Pistons won't know more about the injury until he undergoes an MRI on Friday. Given the nature of the issue, it appears he'll miss at least a few games, although confirmation will surface after the test results are revealed.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Thu 10/25/18 8:27 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against Cleveland due to a right shoulder injury, Joe Gabriele of the Cavaliers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard appeared to suffer the injury after running into a hard screen in the first half. He was evaluated in the locker room and eventually shut down for the rest of the contest. Kennard's night ended after totaling eight points, a steal and an assist over 13 minutes. Further information on his availability moving forward should surface in the near future.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Mon 10/22/18 4:38 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (coach's decision) didn't see the court in Saturday's 118-116 win over the Bulls.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard served as one of the Pistons' starting wings in the season opener against the Nets on Oct. 17 and played 19 minutes, so his removal from the rotation entirely in the team's second game came as an unexpected surprise. Given his status as a 2017 first-round pick who shot 41.5 percent from three-point range as a rookie, Kennard seems unlikely to be permanently exiled from the rotation, but for the time being, it doesn't appear coach Dwane Casey views the 22-year-old as an essential cog. Until he consistently tops 20 minutes per game, Kennard can probably be ignored in the vast majority of fantasy leagues.