Kennard totaled zero points (0-6 FG, 0-5 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 108-103 win over Chicago.
Kennard shifted into the starting lineup but failed to score in what was quite simply a terrible performance. The Clippers continue to tinker with their opening five, often dependent on who is available on the night. As for Kennard, he should be viewed as nothing more than a potential three-point streaming option on low-volume nights such as this.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Moves to starting lineup
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Kennard is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Bulls, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Kennard will replace Norman Powell in the starting five Tuesday. The 26-year-old guard has averaged 9.0 points and 2.7 rebounds in 19.7 minutes across his last three starts.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Active, not starting
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Kennard will come off the bench for Sunday's game at Cleveland, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Kennard will play through a nagging calf issue, but he'll move to the bench after starting each of the last two games. The Clippers will roll with Terance Mann, Amir Coffey, Norman Powell, Nicolas Batum and Ivica Zubac as their first five.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Will play Sunday
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Kennard (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Kennard was considered questionable with right calf soreness but will ultimately suit up for a third straight game. Over his past two appearances (both starts), the lefty has averaged 8.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 19.0 minutes, but he may see an increased role Sunday with a number of the Clippers' regulars sidelined, including Paul George (knee) and Kawhi Leonard (knee).
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Iffy for Sunday
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Kennard is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Cavaliers due to right calf soreness, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Kennard has suited up for back-to-back contests following a nine-game absence due to a calf injury. The sharpshooter is still dealing with some soreness related to the issue and may be sidelined for the second half of Los Angeles' current back-to-back set to manage his workload. Paul George (knee) and Kawhi Leonard (knee) have already been ruled out, while Marcus Morris (ribs) and Reggie Jackson (Achilles) join Kennard as questionable, leaving the Clippers in danger of being extremely shorthanded against Cleveland.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Limited numbers in return
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Kennard (calf) logged five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one rebound in 17 minutes during Thursday's 138-100 victory over the Spurs.
Back in action after a nine-game absence, Kennard stepped into the Clippers' starting unit while Marcus Morris (ribs) was sidelined. However, Kennard didn't on Morris' usual level of playing time, presumably because the Clippers wanted to limit Kennard's workload coming off the injury. While Kennard can utilized as three-point streaming option at times, the Clippers have arguably the deepest roster in the league, meaning that it may take an absence from one or two of Paul George, Kawhi Leonard or Norman Powell in order for Kennard to see the kind of volume he needs to pay dividends to fantasy managers.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Starting in return
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Kennard (calf) will start in Thursday's game against the Spurs.
With Marcus Morris (ribs) sidelined, Kennard will be thrust into the starting five following a nine-game leave. Although Kennard's starting status is certainly encouraging for his workload Thursday, fantasy managers should temper expectations considering he has missed almost three weeks of action and will likely face some sort of restrictions.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Will make return Thursday
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Kennard (calf) is available for Thursday's contest against the Spurs, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
After missing the Clippers' nine last games with calf soreness, Kennard will make his return to the court Thursday. Since this is his first time seeing action in almost three weeks, Kennard will likely see his minutes limited against the Spurs.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Upgraded to questionable
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Kennard (calf) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Kennard has missed nine consecutive contests with a right calf injury but will be tabbed as questionable after immediately being ruled out for eight of the nine contests. Considering Kennard's lengthy absence, even if he does suit up, he'll likely see a limited role.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Out again Tuesday
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Kennard (calf) is out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Kennard will miss his ninth straight matchup due to a calf injury. His next opportunity at a return will arrive Thursday against the Spurs.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Remains out
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Kennard (calf) will not play in Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Kennard was ruled out on the Clippers' initial injury report for the contest after failing to participate in Saturday's practice. Sunday's tilt marks Kennards' eighth straight absence with a right calf injury. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Lakers.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Doesn't practice Saturday
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Kennard (calf) did not practice Saturday, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Given Kennard's lack of participation in practice, it seems unlikely he'll play Sunday against the Mavericks. More information will emerge when the Clippers release an injury report.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Still out Friday
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Kennard (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's game against San Antonio, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Kennard continues to deal with a sore right calf and will be unavailable for a seventh consecutive game. His next opportunity to return will be Sunday against Dallas.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Won't play against Utah
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Kennard (calf) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Jazz, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Kennard will miss his sixth straight game Wednesday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to right calf soreness. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Spurs.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Travels, still iffy for Wednesday
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Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said Kennard (calf) will travel with the team to Utah, but Kennard's status for Wednesday's game against the Jazz remains undetermined, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
After returning from a five-game absence and playing 29 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the 76ers, Paul George will get some maintenance for his hamstring injury and sit out Wednesday, while Kawhi Leonard hasn't played both ends of a back-to-back set this season and also appears likely to sit in Utah after playing 36 minutes against the Sixers. With that in mind, Kennard's potential return Wednesday from a five-game absence of his own would be a boon while the Clippers are likely without their top two wings. Since the Clippers won't hold a morning shootaround in Utah, official word on Kennard's status one way or the other may not arrive until shortly before the 9 p.m. ET opening tip. If available against the Jazz, Kennard will likely be on some sort of minutes restriction.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Out again Tuesday
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Kennard (calf) won't play Tuesday against the 76ers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Kennard will miss his fifth straight contest due to a right calf injury. His next chance at a return will arrive Wednesday in Utah.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Won't practice Monday
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Kennard (calf) won't participate in Monday's practice session, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Kennard has missed the last four games due to right calf soreness, and his absence from Monday's practice doesn't bode well for his status for Tuesday's game against the 76ers. If he's unavailable once again, Norman Powell and Terance Mann should continue to see increased roles.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Remains out Sunday
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Kennard (calf) will not suit up for Sunday's affair against the Rockets, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Kennard will sit out a fourth consecutive contest due to soreness in his right calf, which should allow for Norman Powell and Terance Mann to continue to see expanded roles. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against Philadelphia.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Will miss Friday's contest
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Kennard (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Nuggets, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Kennard will miss his third straight game Friday due to a calf injury. Terance Mann and Norman Powell are the most likely candidates to see increased minutes while the 26-year-old is unavailable. Kennard's next chance to return to the court will be Sunday against Houston.
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Clippers' Luke Kennard: Won't practice Thursday
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Kennard (calf) won't participate in Thursday's practice session, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Kennard has missed the last two games due to a calf injury, and coach Ty Lue didn't sound too optimistic about the 26-year-old's status for Friday's game against Denver. While Kennard hasn't yet been ruled out, Terance Mann and Norman Powell will likely continue to see increased run if he can't play against the Nuggets.
