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• Clippers' Luke Kennard: Out Friday

  04/16/2022 •

  Kennard (hamstring) will not play in Friday's play-in game versus the Pelicans, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports. Kennard took a knee to the leg during Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Thunder and subsequently missed the Clippers' first play-in game. After receiving treatment all week, he'll ultimately be unable to give it a go.

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• Clippers' Luke Kennard: Questionable for Friday

  04/14/2022 •

  Kennard (hamstring) is considered questionable for Friday's play-in game against New Orleans, Tomer Azarly of Clutch Points reports. Kennard did not make the trip to Minneapolis for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, but there's hope he'll be able to play in Friday's do-or-die contest. The sharpshooter has been receiving treatment over the last few days after he took a knee to the leg during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Thunder. A final call on Kennard's status may not come until close to game-time Friday.

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• Clippers' Luke Kennard: Doesn't travel to Minnesota

  04/12/2022 •

  Kennard (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's play-in matchup against the Timberwolves, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. A sore right hamstring forced Kennard to exit Sunday's regular-season finale early and will keep him sidelined for at least one additional contest. Kennard averaged 12.8 points per game and shot 46.5 percent from three over the final 17 games of the regular season, so his absence is a big blow for the Clippers at a critical time, though the late-season returns of Paul George and Norman Powell should make his absence sting a bit less.

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• Clippers' Luke Kennard: Questionable for play-in game

  04/11/2022 •

  Kennard (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's play-in game against Minnesota. A sore right hamstring forced Kennard to exit Sunday's regular-season finale against the Thunder in the third quarter. While it doesn't look to be anything overly serious, with only one day off before the play-in game, Kennard's availability could be in jeopardy if he's still dealing with discomfort Tuesday. Kennard averaged 12.8 points per game and shot 46.5 percent from three over the final 17 games of the regular season, though the return of Paul George would make his potential absence sting a bit less.

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• Clippers' Luke Kennard: Exits with sore hammy

  04/11/2022 •

  Kennard departed Sunday's game against the Thunder with a sore right hamstring and will not return, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN reports. Kennard got the start at shooting guard with a handful of regulars resting, and he posted 20 points, four assists and three rebounds in 28 minutes of action before exiting in the third quarter. The Clippers could simply be exercising caution, but Kennard's status is worth monitoring as Tuesday's play-in game against Minnesota approaches.

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