LUKE KENNARD NEWS

Not listed on injury report Kennard (knee) is off the injury report for Tuesday's Play-In Game against Golden State.

Impact Kennard missed the club's regular-season finale in Sunday's win over Dallas due to right knee soreness, though he's set to return for Tuesday's Play-In Game. The 28-year-old has averaged 5.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 22.5 minutes per game in his last 10 appearances.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State and Memphis meet in play-in game

The Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies take the court for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

APRIL 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday vs. Dallas Kennard (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Kennard will miss Sunday's regular-season finale due to right knee soreness, but he should be ready to go for the start of the Grizzlies' postseason run, potentially as soon as Tuesday for the start of the Play-In Tournament. With Kennard, Desmond Bane (groin), Ja Morant (shoulder) and Scotty Pippen (back) all out, the door is open for Yuki Kawamura, Cam Spencer, Vince Williams and John Konchar to all see increased playing time.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday vs. Dallas Kennard (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Kennard will miss Sunday's regular-season finale due to right knee soreness, but he should be ready to go for the start of the Grizzlies' postseason run, potentially as soon as Tuesday for the start of the Play-In Tournament. With Kennard, Desmond Bane (groin), Ja Morant (shoulder) and Scotty Pippen (back) all out, the door is open for Yuki Kawamura, Cam Spencer, Vince Williams and John Konchar to all see increased playing time.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not likely to play vs. Dallas Kennard is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Mavericks due to right knee soreness.

Impact The Grizzlies have already locked up a spot in the Play-In Tournament, so there's no point in risking some of their regular rotation members, and Kennard fits that mold as a dangerous sharpshooter, regardless of whether he starts or comes off the bench. The doubtful tag suggests Kennard might not play, and if he ends up being ruled out, Cam Spencer, John Konchar and Vince Williams could see more time in the backcourt. Other players such as Scotty Pippen (back), Desmond Bane (groin) and Ja Morant (shoulder) are also carrying doubtful tags.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Improved performance Friday Kennard supplied 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Friday's 117-109 loss to Denver.

Impact Kennard was back in the rotation, scoring double-digits for the first time in the past 10 games. It's been an up-and-down season for Kennard, at one point playing a key role, starting four consecutive games in early February. Through 65 games, he has averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 assists and 1.7 three-pointers in 22.6 minutes per game.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

James Harden, Kawhi Leonard lead Clippers over Grizzlies 128-120 for fifth straight win

James Harden scored 30 points, Kawhi Leonard added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers used a big second half to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-108 for their fi...

MARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to bench role Kennard will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Kennard has started the last three games for the Grizzlies but will be in the second unit Friday. Memphis will go with Scotty Pippen, Desmond Bane, Jaylen Wells, Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson in Los Angeles.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Kennard is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Heat on Saturday.

Impact Kennard will make his ninth start of the season Saturday due to the absence of Ja Morant (shoulder). Kennard scored zero points in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, just two days after scoring a season-high 30 points against the Jazz.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Posts season-high 30 points Kennard closed Wednesday's 122-115 victory over the Jazz with 30 points (11-14 FG, 7-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 31 minutes.

Impact Kennard's efficient shooting helped him record a season-high 30 points and lead Memphis in scoring despite coming off the bench. Kennard continues to be one of the NBA's best outside shooters, converting 46.4 percent of his 4.3 three-point attempts per contest this season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Kennard's 30 points propel Grizzlies past Jazz Luke Kennard came off the bench to score a career-high-tying 30 points and Ja Morant added 28 and seven assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlie...

MARCH 13 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Kennard and Morant convert late 3-pointers to lead Grizzlies past Jazz 122-115

Luke Kennard scored 30 points and Ja Morant had 28, helping the Memphis Grizzlies top the Utah Jazz 122-115

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Off injury report Kennard (back) is not on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Kennard has been sidelined for the Grizzlies' last two games due to back soreness, but he has been cleared to return Wednesday. He has averaged 9.1 points, 4.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 0.9 steals over 23.8 minutes per game since the All-Star break.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Utah faces Memphis on 13-game road slide

Utah is looking to stop its 13-game road skid with a victory against Memphis

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Monday Kennard (back) won't play Monday against the Suns.

Impact Kennard will miss his second game in a row and remains day-to-day for the Grizzlies. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against the Jazz. Vince Williams is questionable for rest purposes, so Scotty Pippen could potentially see a hefty workload.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis faces Phoenix, aims to break home losing streak

Memphis aims to break its 4-game home losing streak with a victory against Phoenix

MARCH 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Kennard (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact As expected, Kennard has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss his first game since Jan. 4. In his absence, Scotty Pippen and Vince Williams are candidates for increased minutes.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans take on the Grizzlies on 3-game skid

New Orleans aims to end its three-game skid when the New Orleans Pelicans play Memphis

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doubtful for Sunday Kennard (back) has been listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Kennard is trending toward missing Sunday's game in New Orleans with a back issue. The veteran guard's potential absence could lead to the Grizzlies leaning on Scotty Pippen and Vince Williams to shoulder the load of the bench in the backcourt for Memphis.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Hits for 17 in Monday's start Kennard provided 17 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Monday's 132-130 loss to Atlanta.

Impact With Ja Morant (shoulder) unavailable, Kennard got the start in the Grizzlies' backcourt and played a season high in minutes. The 28-year-old doesn't typically see high volume even when starting -- he hadn't attempted more than 10 FGs in a game since Jan. 30 -- but Kennard has nabbed multiple steals in three of the last eight games, averaging 10.6 points, 3.9 assists, 2.5 boards, 1.3 threes and 1.0 steals over 25.1 minutes a contest during that span.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday vs. Atlanta Kennard is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Hawks on Monday.

Impact With Ja Morant (shoulder) sidelined, Kennard will enter the Grizzlies' starting five while Scotty Pippen slides to the bench. Kennard has averaged 7.2 points, 3.5 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 0.8 steals over 22.6 minutes per game since the beginning of February.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ejected Saturday Kennard has been ejected from Saturday's game against the Spurs after being assessed two technical fouls, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Kennard departed the contest in the second half. He finished with 14 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals across 24 minutes off the bench.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday Kennard (back) is available for Saturday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Kennard has been upgraded from questionable to available, but Ja Morant (shoulder) and Desmond Bane (hip) have been ruled out. With Morant and Bane sidelined, Kennard should start and operate as a primary playmaker. As a starter this season (seven games), Kennard has averaged 13.3 points, 4.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.3 minutes per game.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE