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Fri Mar 2211:16Luke Kennard Out For Personal Reasons On Friday
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Luke Kennard (personal) has been listed as out for Friday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Lamar Stevens (adductor) is also out for this one and Desmond Bane (back) is considered doubtful. If Scottie Pippen Jr. (shin) can be upgraded from questionable, he'll be in line for a lot of work. Otherwise, John Konchar, GG Jackson II, Jake LaRavia, and Trey Jamison should all be in line for added opportunities. Each one of these players carries a lot of risk as streaming options due to the bare-bones roster that the Grizzlies have to endure.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Mon Mar 1809:50Luke Kennard Unavailable On Monday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (personal) won't be in the lineup on Monday versus Sacramento. After playing in seven of the last eight games, Kennard needs to take some time off for personal reasons. The sweet-shooting 27-year-old has been a regular starter lately, meaning another change in the first unit is coming on Monday for the Grizzlies. John Konchar is the likeliest player to step into the role. However, fantasy managers shouldn't rush into picking up Konchar, as he tends to drift through games with his contributions not showing up on the box score.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Sun Mar 1018:15Luke Kennard Returns For Grizzlies Sunday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (knee) will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Thunder. Heading into the day, Kennard carried a questionable tag due to a sore left knee, but the team has upgraded him to available. The 27-year-old sharpshooter returns from a one-game absence. Kennard played a very active role in the Grizzlies offense in his most recent appearances, averaging 20.0 points across two games with 21 total shot attempts, and he should get plenty of usage again as Memphis continues to battle the injury bug.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies PRRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 719:10Luke Kennard Considered Doubtful For Friday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (knee) is on the injury report as doubtful ahead of Friday's contest against Atlanta. He's landed on the report with left knee soreness, and the doubtful tag suggests it's unlikely Kennard will play. The 27-year-old has been one of the team's best offensive players recently, posting 40 points across the last two games with nine makes from downtown. There's a strong chance Jordan Goodwin will return to the lineup if Kennard can't play on Friday. He's been inactive for the last couple of contests after starting in four straight appearances. Goodwin's shooting numbers with Memphis are an awful sight, but a meeting with the defensively weak Hawks could change that. He's collected 7.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 2.3 steals as a starter for the Grizzlies.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Sat Mar 219:37Luke Kennard Available On Saturday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (illness) is available ahead of Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Grizzlies will get some reinforcements with both Kennard and John Konchar (thumb) available to play on Saturday. Kennard figures to move back into the starting five which will shift Jordan Goodwin to the bench. Konchar will likely remain in a bench role and doesn't have a great path to value with Ziaire Williams doing well as a starter.
Source: Grizzlies PRRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 111:59Luke Kennard, John Konchar Both Doubtful To Play Friday
Memphis Grizzlies guards Luke Kennard (illness) and John Konchar (thumb) have both been listed as doubtful ahead of their Friday night matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. This is likely going to be Konchar's third consecutive missed game and Kennard's second. With a team as banged up as the Grizzlies, they would have both seen around 20 minutes or more if they were able to suit up, but it looks like the youth movement will continue. While they watch from the sidelines, Vince Williams Jr., Jordan Goodwin, and GG Jackson II (questionable - quad) would all be quality streaming options regardless of fantasy league size or format.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Wed Feb 2812:02Luke Kennard Won't Play On Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Luke Kennard (illness) won't play on Wednesday versus Minnesota. He has caught an illness bug and will come out of the lineup after starting in back-to-back games. Kennard's absence could help Jordan Goodwin back into the rotation. Following his trade from Phoenix, Goodwin put in a pair of solid performances with averages of 10.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists, but he hasn't logged a single minute of action in the last two games.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Thu Feb 818:52Luke Kennard Added To Injury Report
Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (illness) is a late addition to the injury report. Head coach Taylor Jenkins said that Kennard is trending towards being out. The Grizzlies would have a big hole to fill considering Kennard played 24 minutes last game. John Konchar could be worth a look as a streaming option if Kennard is unable to play. He could play close to 30 minutes with the Grizzlies shorthanded.
Source: Damichael ColeRotoBaller.com
Fri Feb 218:46Luke Kennard, Derrick Rose Expected To Play On Friday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (knee) and Derrick Rose (hamstring) are expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Kennard will make his way back to the court after a three-game absence. Rose is available for the third time since the middle of December. Both players are going to play on a minutes restriction during Friday's game. Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jacob Gilyard figure to have decreased roles with Kennard and Rose back in the picture. However, the Grizzlies are banged up enough that Pippen should still have a significant role in the rotation. Fantasy managers should be cautious about putting Kennard or Rose in their lineups with them being limited on Friday.
Source: Drew HillRotoBaller.com
Mon Jan 2915:57Memphis Rules Out Luke Kennard Against Kings
The Memphis Grizzlies have ruled out guard Luke Kennard (knee) for Monday's matchup versus the Sacramento Kings. A sore left knee will have cost Kennard three of Memphis' past four games, and he'll aim to return for Thursday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With John Konchar (ankle) and Ziaire Williams (hand) doubtful on Monday, the razor-thin Grizzlies hope the upstart Vince Williams Jr. (knee) overcomes his questionable tag. GG Jackson II, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Jacob Gilyard could all be on fantasy streaming radars against Sacramento depending on who is available.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies Public RelationsRotoBaller.com
Sun Jan 2814:19Luke Kennard Unavailable On Sunday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (knee) isn't available for Sunday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers. The 27-year-old missed Wednesday's win over the Miami Heat because of a thigh issue. But he returned against the Magic on Friday night, finishing with 15 points, six assists, and a steal while shooting 50% from behind the arc. The Grizzlies haven't had Ja Morant (shoulder) and Desmond Bane (ankle), so Kennard has been a pivotal part of the offense. However, without Kennard in the lineup, Jacob Gilyard, averaging 6.6 points, 4.4 assists, and 1.0 steals in 10 starts this season, should fill the void in the rotation. There's also a place in deep league fantasy lineups for Santi Aldama, John Konchar, and Ziaire Williams.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Thu Jan 2520:24Luke Kennard Removed From The Injury Report
Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (thigh) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. It appears Kennard is ready to go after missing their last game due to a right thigh issue. His absence resulted in Jacob Gilyard shifting into the starting five. Gilyard scored six points with seven assists in 24 minutes of action. The return of Kennard means that Gilyard will move back to the bench where he won't have as much streaming appeal.
Source: Grizzlies PRRotoBaller.com
Wed Jan 2415:42Luke Kennard Questionable With Thigh Soreness
The Memphis Grizzlies have added guard Luke Kennard (thigh) to their injury report as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Memphis is downgrading Kennard's status due to soreness in his right thigh after the sharpshooter wasn't on their original report. The 27-year-old former first-rounder has been thrust into a prominent role because of a rash of injuries to the Grizzlies' backcourt, reaching double scoring figures and burying multiple three-pointers in each of his last seven games with 4.6 assists per contest over this stretch. Vince Williams Jr., John Konchar, and Jacob Gilyard would all likely experience a bump in usage if Kennard is out, but this matchup features the lowest implied point total (213.5) on Wednesday's slate.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies Public RelationsRotoBaller.com
Sun Dec 3 202322:37Luke Kennard Expected To Miss Another 2-3 Weeks
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Luke Kennard (knee) will now miss another 2-to-3 weeks due to the left knee bone bruise that he's been dealing with over the last couple of weeks. Two weeks ago, the team announced he'd be re-evaluated in that span and it looks like the bone bruise is affecting him more than they expected. He's already missed eight consecutive games and the team has tried a plethora of lineups in the meantime. While he's sidelined, John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. will continue to see added minutes off of the bench.
Source: Adrian WojnarowskiRotoBaller.com
Mon Nov 20 202319:12Luke Kennard Will Miss Two More Weeks
Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Luke Kennard (knee) is currently dealing with a left-knee bone bruise, and the team has announced that he will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The 27-year-old suffered the injury on Nov. 14 in their game against the Los Angeles Lakers, so fantasy managers will want to find a replacement since he'll miss the next six to seven games. John Konchar, Jacob Gilyard, and Derrick Rose are going to be the best streaming options on this team since Ja Morant (suspended) and Marcus Smart (ankle) are both out for the foreseeable future as well.
Source: Grizzlies PRRotoBaller.com
Fri Nov 17 202321:08Luke Kennard Out On Saturday Evening
Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (knee) won't play on Saturday night against the Spurs. The 27-year-old, averaging 8.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and shooting 37.0% from deep this season, exited Tuesday's clash with the Los Angeles Lakers because of a bone bruise in his left knee, ending his night after just six minutes of work. The Grizzlies are in trouble, especially with Steven Adams (knee), Brandon Clarke (Achilles), Marcus Smart (foot), Xavier Tillman Sr. (knee), and Ja Morant (suspension) unavailable. As a result, John Konchar and Jake LaRavia could see more minutes, although neither can be trusted in any fantasy format. On the other hand, ... [More]
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Tue Oct 31 202321:40Luke Kennard Should Play On Wednesday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (concussion) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Kennard has missed the last three games while in concussion protocol. His return will be welcoming sight with Derrick Rose (knee) and Ja Morant (suspension) both sidelined. Kennard should see an increased role with the Grizzlies shorthanded right now. That being said, Kennard could be an interesting streaming option for Wednesday's slate.
Source: Grizzlies PRRotoBaller.com
Mon Oct 30 202309:56Luke Kennard Ruled Out For Third Straight Game
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Luke Kennard (concussion) will remain out on Monday against the Mavericks. The NBA's most efficient three-point shooter from last season has had a very unfortunate start to the new campaign, as he was hit in the face in the team's season opener against New Orleans and landed in the concussion protocol because of it. He'll be absent for a third straight game on Monday. John Konchar has been the main beneficiary of Kennard's absence, averaging 26.5 minutes off the bench in the last two games. He's stood out with 7.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks, but fantasy managers have gotten only 3.5 points out of him. Konchar might get more joy offensively Monday night, as Vegas expects this to be a high-scoring game, with the total standing at 228.5 points.
Source: NBA Injury ReportRotoBaller.com
Sat Oct 28 202309:30Luke Kennard To Remain Out On Saturday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (concussion) will miss a second consecutive game Saturday against Washington. He's going through the concussion protocol and was also sidelined for Friday's matchup against the Nuggets. Kennard, who led the NBA last season in three-point efficiency with 49.4 percent, opened the 2023-24 campaign Wednesday with a three-point effort in 15 minutes off the bench against New Orleans. He finished without a single three-point make, going 0-for-5 with his attempts. John Konchar, who didn't get any action in the season opener, logged 30 minutes with Kennard missing on Friday, while Derrick Rose also saw extra minutes and showed off some vintage moves during a 16-point performance.
Source: Chris HerringtonRotoBaller.com
Thu Oct 26 202320:08Luke Kennard Ruled Out For Friday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Kennard was able to play 15 minutes in the season opener, but now he enters concussion protocol. Ziaire Williams is expected to continue starting at small forward. That means, he could see more playing time with Kennard sidelined on Friday. Also, Jake LaRavia and David Roddy should also see increased playing time. Between the three, Williams has the most fantasy upside due to the fact he's starting and should get significant minutes. It's uncertain how long Kennard is going to be sidelined, so this could be a multiple game absence.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies PRRotoBaller.com
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