There are 41 article(s) tagged Luke Kennard:

• October 2023

  • Grizzlies podcast: Explaining offensive changes

    Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington share what they know about the Grizzlies’ offensive changes under new assistant Patrick St. Andrews and head coach Taylor Jenkins.

    By Drew Hill October 11, 2023

  • Jokes aside, Grizzlies say Steven Adams has looked strong in return

    Steven Adams is back on the court after missing extended time with a knee injury. Taylor Jenkins said the brawny big man has wasted no time throwing his weight around. 

    By Drew Hill October 05, 2023

• May 2023

  • Mama Bear: From forgotten shoes to dogsitting, Luke Kennard’s mom is there

    It’s not easy to become a shooting guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, but Luke Kennard wasn’t alone. “It became who we were as a family,” said mother Jennifer Kennard. “And we loved it, but it required a lot of us all to make it happen.”

    By Candace Echols May 22, 2023

• April 2023

  • Luke Kennard out for Game 6 with shoulder injury

    Memphis guard Luke Kennard will miss Game 6 between the Grizzlies and Lakers for shoulder soreness. 

    By Drew Hill April 28, 2023

  • Grizzlies’ Luke Kennard exits Game 5 with shoulder injury

    The Grizzlies’ 6-foot-5 sharpshooter had tallied six points on a 2-3 mark from 3-point range in 18 minutes off the bench before the injury.

    By Parth Upadhyaya April 27, 2023

  • Calkins: Desmond Bane says the Grizz are ‘going to be back’ for Game 7. Who are we to doubt?

    Desmond Bane said the Grizzlies would win Game 5. Now he says they’re coming back to Memphis for Game 7. After watching Bane and the Grizzlies smash the Lakers Wednesday, 116-99, maybe it’s time to trust the man.

    By Geoff Calkins April 27, 2023

  • In Franklin, Ohio, Luke Kennard is more than the player who once surpassed LeBron James

    In Luke Kennard’s hometown of Franklin, Ohio, he is more than the player that once passed LeBron James in high school scoring. He was the kid that dominated at King’s Island amusement park, and a godsend for one local business. 

    By Drew Hill April 20, 2023

• March 2023

  • Grizzlies podcast: Jaren Jackson Jr.'s offense and All-NBA stakes

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.’s rise in offensive production, the close All-NBA race among guards and how Luke Kennard quickly became a fan favorite in Memphis. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington March 31, 2023

  • Herrington: Suddenly, it was the Luke Kennard Show

    It seemed likely to be a subdued night, after the “return of Ja Morant” show. Then, almost suddenly, it became The Luke Kennard show. He set a franchise record for 3-pointers despite coming off the bench.

    By Chris Herrington March 25, 2023

  • Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant returns to Memphis Grizzlies

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the return of Ja Morant to the Memphis Grizzlies. 

    By Drew Hill March 24, 2023

• February 2023

  • Grizzlies updates: Return target for Adams, Aldama’s swag, Kennard’s belt

    The Grizzlies hope to have Steven Adams back by the end of the upcoming road trip.

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    By Drew Hill February 27, 2023

  • ‘Cool dude’ Luke Kennard fitting in with Memphis Grizzlies

    The Grizzlies welcomed “cool dude” Luke Kennard with open arms over the weekend. The newest Memphis addition, a dog lover and gamer, has high expectations for his new team.

    By Drew Hill February 14, 2023

  • Herrington: Grizzlies trade should help now, and maybe more later

    Notes on what the Memphis Grizzlies did — and didn’t do — at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.

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    By Chris Herrington February 10, 2023

  • Get to know new Memphis Grizzlies player Luke Kennard

    Kennard was selected with the 12th overall pick by the Detroit Pistons in the 2017 NBA draft. He spent three seasons in Detroit, breaking out in his third year with 15.8 points and 4.1 assists per game on 39% 3-point shooting. 

    By Drew Hill February 09, 2023

  • Calkins: Sure, they hear the laughter. But Grizz can still be fine in the West.

    Who won the trade deadline? OK, not the Grizzlies. And Ja Morant became the punchline of a viral tweet. But do not be too discouraged, my fellow Memphians. The Grizz will be fine (in the West).

    By Geoff Calkins February 09, 2023

  • Grizzlies reportedly trade for Clippers’ Kennard, send Green to Houston

    The Grizzlies sent three second-round picks to the Clippers and Danny Green to Houston as part of the three-team deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

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    By Drew Hill February 09, 2023