Tag: Luke Kennard

Luke Kennard ‘Blessed’ To Be Part Of Lakers Organization

Somewhat lost in the shuffle amongst all of the Los Angeles Lakers' free agents has been sharpshooting guard Luke Kennard. The Lakers acquired Kennard at the trade deadline and he wound up making a massive impact down the stretch of…

Luke Kennard Knows Lakers Have No Room For Error Against Thunder

No team has ever come back from down 3-0 in a playoff series and the Los Angeles Lakers currently find themselves in that position. Despite role players Luke Kennard and Rui Hachimura stepping up, turnovers continue to hurt their chances…

Luke Kennard Explains How Lakers Can Stop Thunder Scoring Runs

The Los Angeles Lakers did some good things in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but they also struggled in other important areas. That ultimately saw them come up short again and they now face a 2-0 series deficit.…

Lakers Injury Report: Jarred Vanderbilt Out, Luke Kennard Available For Game 2 Vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers have another opportunity to steal a game on the road as they head into Game 2 of their second round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Even at full strength the Lakers need everyone locked…

Lakers Injury Report: Luke Kennard And Jarred Vanderbilt Possibly Missing Game 2 Vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers are trailing in a series for the first time in the playoffs this year and now face the prospect of being more shorthanded than already expected for Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Luka Doncic…

Lakers Rumors: Desire To Retain Luke Kennard In Free Agency

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luke Kennard, it was widely seen as a marginal move given the roster could have used more two-way players instead. The Lakers flipped Gabe Vincent's expiring contract for Kennard's, but the move has…

Luke Kennard Doing ‘Whatever It Takes’ To Help Lakers Win

The Los Angeles Lakers have an unexpected 3-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets, despite missing both Luka Doncic (Grade 2 left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (Grade 2 left oblique strain) in every game. Part of their stunning success…

Lakers News: Marcus Smart & Luke Kennard Fined For Actions After Game 4

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 for questioning the integrity of game officials and Luke Kennard has been fined $25,000 for directing inappropriate language towards game officials, it was announced on Monday by James Jones, Executive…

Lakers News: Luke Kennard Explains Why JJ Redick Partnership Has Been So Great

Luke Kennard landed in the perfect spot at the trade deadline as he's become an important member of Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick's rotation. Like Redick, Kennard is a knockdown 3-point shooter that defenses have to account for,…

Luke Kennard Not Surprised By Increased Level Of Play

Luke Kennard has been a revelation for the Los Angeles Lakers as he's helped lead them to a 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets. Kennard has been a consistent source of offense for a Lakers team that's been without…