Tag: Luke Kennard

Lakers Highlights: Luke Kennard & LeBron James Dismantle Rockets In Game 1

The Los Angeles Lakers closed the 2025-26 season on a three-game winning streak, but were still considered massive underdogs going into their first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets. Luke Doncic and Austin Reaves are dealing with multi-week injuries that could…

Luke Kennard: Lakers Believe They Have Chance Against Rockets Despite Outside Expectations

Luke Kennard was the Los Angeles Lakers' lone trade deadline acquisition, but it has paid off much more than anyone expected. The Lakers sent out Gabe Vincent's expiring deal for Kennard and the sharpshooting guard became an immediate boost for…

Luke Kennard Describes ‘Full-Circle Moment’ Playing Alongside LeBron James

Due to untimely injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Luke Kennard finds himself in an entirely new role for the Los Angeles Lakers. Previously, Kennard was a spot-up or movement shooter, and now he is a primary initiator alongside…

Lakers Injury Report: Marcus Smart, LeBron James & Luke Kennard Available, Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James (left foot injury management), Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) and Luke Kennard (left finger injury management) are available for Friday night's contest against the Phoenix Suns, while Jaxson Hayes (left foot injury…

Luke Kennard Emphasizes ‘Next Man Up’ As Lakers Injuries Pile Up

The Los Angeles Lakers were on a roll before injuries hit them at the worst possible time as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have both been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season and likely the start of…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Praises Job Luke Kennard Did As Primary Ball-Handler

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out for the foreseeable future, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called upon Luke Kennard to become the team's new lead guard. Kennard is largely a 3-point specialist, but he has shown flashes…

Luke Kennard ‘Comfortable’ In On-Ball Role, Not Worried About Efficiency

With Luka Doncic (Grade 2 left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (Grade 2 left oblique injury) out for at least the rest of the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers are going to need everyone to step up in helping…

Lakers Rumors: Interest In Re-Signing Four Free Agents

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing stellar basketball and look like one of the best teams in the league heading into the postseason. How they perform could directly correlate with their summer plans, when they project to have around $50…

LeBron James Shares Clear Perspective On Luke Kennard’s Game-Winning 3-Pointer

The Los Angeles Lakers' eight-game winning streak was in serious jeopardy on Saturday against the Orlando Magic with them trailing by two with 2.6 seconds left. On the previous play, LeBron James got fouled on a potential layup by Paolo…

Luke Kennard On Game-Winner Vs. Magic: Lakers ‘Brought Me Here For A Reason’

It looked like the Los Angeles Lakers' win streak was coming to an end, although Luke Kennard ensure that didn't happen by hitting a game-winning 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds remaining to beat the Orlando Magic on the road. Kennard has…