LUKE KENNARD NEWS

Anthony Davis scores 40 points, LeBron James has 18 in return to help Lakers beat Grizzlies, 116-110

Anthony Davis had 40 points and 16 rebounds, LeBron James added 18 points in his return and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-110 on Sunday night

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared to play for Friday Kennard (illness) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Nets.

Impact 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Memphis puts home win streak on the line against Brooklyn

Memphis enters a matchup with Brooklyn after winning six home games in a row

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Absence streak continues Sunday Kennard (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Poole and Washington take on the Grizzlies in non-conference play

Washington and Memphis meet in non-conference action

DECEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston faces Memphis, seeks 4th straight victory

Boston hosts Memphis looking to extend its three-game win streak

DECEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Saturday Kennard (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Boston.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Thursday Kennard (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Kings.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Kennard is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Kings due to an illness.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Tuesday 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.

Impact 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 is often dependent on whether or not his shot is falling.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Limited role Friday 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight off bench 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Held under 20 minutes in debut 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Set for season debut Wednesday Kennard (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Kennard was deemed a game-time call for this matchup, but the three-point specialist will give it a go and should see minutes off the bench in his first taste of action this season. Kennard shot 45 percent from three-point range across 39 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Lakers Kennard (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers.

Impact Kennard has yet to make his season debut while dealing with a strained left foot. However, Kennard receiving a questionable tag instead of immediately being ruled out is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Kennard (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets.

Impact Kennard has yet to make his debut in the 2024-25 campaign due to a strained muscle in his left foot. However, the 28-year-old was a full participant in practice last Tuesday, and he seems to be ramping up for a return to game action as soon as Wednesday against the Lakers.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Practices, but remains out Kennard (foot) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, but coach Taylor Jenkins said the sharpshooter will need to build up over the next week, Damichael Cole of The Memphis...

Impact Kennard has yet to make his regular-season debut due to foot soreness, but he's getting closer to game action. It sounds like all Kennard needs to do is build up his conditioning, but that may take some time after being sidelined for multiple weeks.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Kennard (foot) won't play in Monday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Head coach Taylor Jenkins stated ahead of the team's season opener that Kennard would miss the first week of the season, so it doesn't come as a surprise to see him out again. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Nets.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out for first week Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said Monday that Kennard won't be available for at least the first week of the regular season, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal r...

Impact Kennard can be safely ruled out for Wednesday's opener versus the Jazz as well as the Grizzlies' weekend back-to-back set Friday and Saturday versus the Rockets and Magic, respectively, while he recovers from foot soreness, which he suffered during a preseason contest last week. Of the five players the Grizzlies have ruled out for the season opener, Kennard and Jaren Jackson (hamstring) look to be the closest to returning, but Kennard is still likely in line for a bench role behind starting wings Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart once he's cleared to debut.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Kennard has a foot injury, which adds to another long list of hobbled Grizzlies The Memphis Grizzlies want to move on from their litany of injuries, but Luke Kennard’s minor ailments leave a hole in the team’s rotation.

OCTOBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Battling foot soreness Kennard is dealing with foot soreness suffered in Monday's preseason game against Indiana, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Kennard has logged just 98 games across the last two seasons due to a myriad of injuries, so his preseason affliction is notable. Coach Taylor Jenkins noted that there is no timeline or formal diagnosis yet, but that the 28-year-old is a candidate to "miss some time."

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Kennard revealed the Grizzlies are already preparing for the season Kennard and the Grizzlies are prepared for the massive 2024/25 season.

SEPTEMBER 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Signs one-year deal with Memphis Kennard (knee) and the Grizzlies agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal Wednesday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Impact The Grizzlies allowed Kennard to hit free agency when they declined his team option on June 29, but there was always mutual interest to get a new deal done. Kennard is a valuable floor spacer for the Grizzlies, especially when playing alongside Ja Morant and Desmond Bane. During the 2023-24 regular season, Kennard drained 45 percent of his three-point attempts. He did miss time at the end of the campaign with a troublesome left knee issue, and that will be an injury to monitor ahead of training camp.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Grizzlies decline SG Luke Kennard's $14.8 million option The Memphis Grizzlies declined Luke Kennard’s $14.8 million option for next season, ESPN reported Saturday.The decision makes Kennard a free...

JUNE 30 • THESTATE.COM

Memphis declines option The Grizzlies have declined Kennard's (knee) $14.8 million team option Saturday, but both sides are eager to strike a new deal in free agency, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Kennard put up a decent year, during which he averaged 11.0 points, 3.5 assists and 2.9 rebounds across 25.6 minutes in 39 regular-season games. Although, the sharpshooter did what he does best while averaging 45.0 percent from three in limited time due to injury. The Grizzlies will look to bring Kennard back, and avoid the injury bug that plagued their club in the 2023-24 season.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE