Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Fri 12/20/24 12:16 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard produced 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 24 minutes during Thursday's 144-93 win over Golden State.
EDGE Analysis
Memphis set a franchise record with 27 made three-pointers, and Kennard tied Santi Aldama for the team lead with five of them, setting a new personal season high in the process. Kennard missed four games earlier this month with an illness, but the 28-year-old wing has looked healthy in two contests since returning, scoring at least 12 points in each while going 8-for-11 from three-point range.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Thu 12/12/24 6:32 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (illness) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard is slated to return from a three-game absence due to an illness. Over his last 10 outings, the 28-year-old swingman has averaged 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 19.4 minutes per contest.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Sun 12/8/24 1:04 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard will miss a third consecutive outing due to an illness, his next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Nets. With the sharpshooter sidelined, Jake LaRavia will likely see an uptick in playing time off the bench.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Fri 12/6/24 5:07 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard will miss his second consecutive outing due to an illness, his next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Wizards. In the sharpshooter's absence, Jake LaRavia should see an increase in playing time off the bench.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Thu 12/5/24 7:07 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard was a late addition to the injury report due to the illness, and he'll miss his first game since Nov. 6. With the sharpshooter sidelined, John Konchar and Jake LaRavia are candidates for an uptick in playing time off the bench.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Thu 12/5/24 4:49 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Kings due to an illness.
EDGE Analysis
Despite not showing up on the injury report all day, Kennard is in danger of missing Thursday's contest. If the 28-year-old guard Is unable to suit up, Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia and John Konchar are candidates to receive increased playing time.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Wed 12/4/24 4:34 AM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard racked up zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in six minutes during Tuesday's 121-116 loss to the Mavericks.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard played a season-low six minutes, failing to score for the first time since making his season debut a month ago. The Grizzlies are starting to get a healthy roster back on the floor, limiting Kennard's opportunities. At best, he is likely to be utilized as a perimeter scoring threat off the bench, whose playing time depends on whether or not his shot is falling.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Fri 11/29/24 9:32 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard amassed three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 17 minutes during Friday's 120-109 win over New Orleans.
EDGE Analysis
Kennard played fewer than 20 minutes for the first time in the past seven games. With the Grizzlies starting to get healthy for the first time in what feels like years, Kennard's role is likely to be somewhat sporadic based on how he is shooting the ball on any given night. At this point, he is more of a three-point specialist who struggles to contribute elsewhere.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Mon 11/18/24 11:08 AM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard notched eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and four assists over 26 minutes during Sunday's 105-90 win over the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
Desmond Bane is healthy again, while Marcus Smart missed Sunday's game due to an illness. Ja Morant (ankle) remains week-to-week, meaning Kennard will have the opportunity to provide some streaming appeal in deeper formats. Over his last six appearances, Kennard has averaged 7.0 points, 4.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers in 20.2 minutes.
Luke Kennard G/SF ATL Thu 11/7/24 3:10 PM
Luke Kennard
G/SF ATL
Kennard (foot) logged 18 minutes and finished with six points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists and one rebound in Wednesday's 131-114 win over the Lakers.
EDGE Analysis
Sidelined for the Grizzlies' first eight contests of the season with a left foot muscle strain, Kennard made enough progress in his recovery to make his 2024-25 debut Wednesday. He handled a light role off the bench against the Lakers, but his minutes could pick up in the games to come while the Grizzlies are without starting wings Desmond Bane (oblique) and Marcus Smart (ankle) for the foreseeable future. Santi Aldama and rookie second-round pick Jaylen Wells are currently filling in on the top unit, but if the Grizzlies want to prioritize floor spacing, opening up more playing time for Kennard -- a career 43.9 percent three-point shooter -- could help achieve that.