Kennard will return to the bench for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
This is an expected move with Ja Morant (foot) returning from a one-game absence. Kennard fared well in his fill-in start Friday against the Spurs with 17 points, four assists, three rebounds and two three-pointers in 26 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Starting against San Antonio
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Kennard will start against the Spurs on Friday, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Ja Morant is sidelined by a foot sprain, so Kennard is likely to see plenty of usage Friday in what will be his first start of the season. Kennard has been shooting the lights out this season, hitting 46.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Flirts with double-double in win
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Kennard recorded 15 points (5-9 FG, 5-9 3Pt), nine rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 129-115 win over the Spurs.
Kennard continues to play well off the bench, having now scored double digits in seven of the past eight games. Injuries to other players provided Kennard with an opportunity to step into a larger role, something he has capitalized on in recent weeks. In fact, over the past two weeks, he is averaging 10.8 points, 2.6 three-pointers and 4.2 assists in 23.8 minutes per game. The Grizzlies have one of the deepest rotations in the league, with Kennard currently at the forefront of the second unit.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Tallies 11 points off bench
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Kennard chipped in 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and two assists over 25 minutes during Thursday's 119-115 loss to the Rockets.
Kennard did most of his damage Thursday from beyond the arc, connecting on a trio of threes for a second straight game and the sixth time over his last seven outings. Over that span, he has averaged 13.1 points, 4.7 assists and 4.0 rebounds across 26.0 minutes per game while shooting 46.7 percent from three on 6.4 3PA/G.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Will play Monday
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Kennard (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against the Mavericks, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Kennard was originally slated to miss a second straight game Monday due to a sore right hamstring. He was upgraded to questionable earlier Monday, and he has done enough to suit up against Dallas. Kennard could see some heavy usage if Desmond Bane (ankle) and Yuki Kawamura (shoulder) join Ja Morant (shoulder) and Marcus Smart (finger) on the sidelines.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Upgraded to questionable
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Kennard (hamstring) has been upgraded to questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
This is a nice surprise for a Memphis team that has been ravaged by injuries. Kennard was previously ruled out for this contest, but he's now trending towards giving it a go. The sharpshooter is averaging 8.4 points, 3.2 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 21.0 minutes per contest this season.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Won't play Monday vs. Dallas
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Kennard (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Kennard will miss a second straight game due to right hamstring soreness, and his next opportunity to play will be Thursday against Houston. Jake LaRavia and John Konchar should see a slight increase in playing time Monday due to Kennard's injury.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Doubtful against Golden State
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Kennard (hamstring) has been listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Kennard is one of the many players on the Grizzlies' roster who likely won't play against the Warriors on Saturday. The veteran guard came two rebounds and one assist shy of a triple-double in the loss to the Kings on Friday but will almost certainly be ruled out in the second game of a back-to-back against Golden State. Jake LaRavia may see a bump in minutes if Kennard is sidelined.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Sniffs double-double from bench
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Kennard chipped in 11 points (3-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Friday's 138-133 loss to Sacramento.
Although Kennard resides on a crowded depth chart, he's occasionally popped for some fantasy-worthy totals. He's recorded three consecutive games with double-digit scoring totals, and his playing time should continue to hover around 30 minutes while the backcourt deals with injuries at both positions.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Confirmed out for Saturday
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Kennard (hamstring) will not play Saturday against the Warriors.
John Konchar (shoulder) is also out, while Desmond Bane (ankle) will give it a go. Kennard was outstanding Friday against the Kings and nearly triple-doubled, but the Grizzlies are known for being cautious with their players.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Scores season-high 17 points
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Kennard closed with 17 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 117-112 win over the Suns.
Kennard played at least 27 minutes for the second straight game, both of which have been productive outings. Memphis is once again dealing with multiple injuries, although unlike last season, the team remains highly competitive in the Western Conference. Having flashed some playmaking upside in the past, Kennard could be called upon to handle the ball a bit more, at least for the short term.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Scores 15 points off bench
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Kennard notched 15 points (4-9 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Thursday's 155-126 win over Toronto.
Kennard co-led the Grizzlies' bench in the scoring Thursday with Scotty Pippen, and the former finished second on Memphis in assists behind Ja Morant (nine). It was a solid bounce-back performance for Kennard, who had scored just four points over the two games prior to Thursday's contest. The 28-year-old southpaw guard is averaging 7.4 points, 2.9 assists and 2.2 rebounds over 19.8 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Drains five threes Thursday
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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.
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.
Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Cleared to play for Friday
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Kennard (illness) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Nets.
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.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Absence streak continues Sunday
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Kennard (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
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.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Ruled out for Saturday
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Kennard (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Boston.
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.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Won't go Thursday
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Kennard (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Kings.
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.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Late addition to injury report
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Kennard is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Kings due to an illness.
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.
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Grizzlies' Luke Kennard: Quiet in loss Tuesday
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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.
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.
