History of Luke Kennard in Timeline
Luke Kennard is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Kennard played college basketball at Duke University before being drafted 12th overall by the Detroit Pistons in 2017. He has also played for the Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks. Notably, Kennard boasts a high career three-point field goal percentage, ranking second in NBA history and first among active players, establishing him as a premier shooter in the league.
9 hours ago : Luke Kennard Impresses with Lakers, Drawing Praise and Justifying Trade.
Luke Kennard is making a significant impact on the Lakers' offense, earning commendation from JJ Redick. Kennard's performance justifies the Lakers' bold trade, while the team is realizing Kennard's true value.
June 24, 1996: Luke Kennard's Birth
On June 24, 1996, Luke Douglas Kennard was born.
January 6, 2016: Luke Kennard Scored 23 Points Against Wake Forest
On January 6, 2016, Luke Kennard scored 23 points in a 91–75 win over Wake Forest.
February 6, 2016: Luke Kennard Tallied 26 Points Against NC State
On February 6, 2016, Kennard tallied 26 points in an 88–80 win over NC State.
November 29, 2016: Kennard Scored 20 Points Against Michigan State
On November 29, 2016, Luke Kennard scored 20 points in a 78–69 win against Michigan State in the ACC–Big Ten Challenge.
December 3, 2016: Kennard Scored 35 Points Against Maine
On December 3, 2016, Luke Kennard scored 35 points in a 94–55 win over Maine.
January 28, 2017: Kennard Scored 34 Points Against Wake Forest
On January 28, 2017, Luke Kennard scored 34 points in an 85–83 win over Wake Forest.
February 11, 2017: Kennard Tallied 25 Points Against Clemson
On February 11, 2017, Kennard tallied 25 points in a 64–62 victory over Clemson.
March 3, 2017: Luke Kennard Scored 20 Points Against Clemson
On March 3, 2017, Luke Kennard scored 20 points in a 79–72 victory over Clemson in the second round.
March 10, 2017: Kennard Scored 20 Points Against North Carolina
On March 10, 2017, Luke Kennard scored 20 points in a 93–83 win over rival North Carolina in the semifinals.
March 11, 2017: Kennard Tallied 16 Points Against Notre Dame
On March 11, 2017, Kennard tallied 16 points in a 75–69 win against Notre Dame in the ACC Championship game.
June 22, 2017: Drafted by Detroit Pistons
On June 22, 2017, Luke Kennard was drafted 12th overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2017 NBA draft.
October 20, 2017: NBA Debut Against Washington Wizards
On October 20, 2017, Luke Kennard made his NBA debut against the Washington Wizards, scoring 11 points and recording 2 steals in 18 minutes.
December 15, 2017: First NBA Start
On December 15, 2017, Luke Kennard started his first NBA game after Avery Bradley suffered a groin injury, scoring 9 points with 5 rebounds and 4 assists in a win against the Indiana Pacers.
2017: Declared For The NBA Draft
In 2017, Luke Kennard chose to forgo his final two years of collegiate eligibility and entered the NBA draft, joining Duke teammates Jayson Tatum, Harry Giles, and Frank Jackson.
2017: Drafted by the Detroit Pistons
In 2017, Luke Kennard was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the 12th pick in the NBA draft.
January 24, 2018: First Career Double-Double
On January 24, 2018, Luke Kennard recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
April 11, 2018: Recorded Former Career-High 23 Points
On April 11, 2018, Luke Kennard recorded a former career-high 23 points in a 119–87 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
July 2018: Left Knee Strain
In July 2018, the Pistons announced that Luke Kennard suffered a left knee strain and would miss the 2018 NBA Summer League.
October 26, 2018: Sprained AC Joint
On October 26, 2018, Luke Kennard suffered a sprain of the AC joint in his right shoulder and was expected to be out for at least two weeks.
December 10, 2018: Career-High 28 Points
On December 10, 2018, Luke Kennard recorded a career-high 28 points in a 116–102 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
April 10, 2019: Recorded 27 Points
On April 10, 2019, Luke Kennard recorded 27 points in the last game of the regular season, in a 115–89 win over the New York Knicks.
October 23, 2019: Kennard Scored 30 Points Against Indiana Pacers
On October 23, 2019, Luke Kennard scored 30 points and three rebounds in a 119–110 win over the Indiana Pacers.
November 19, 2020: Traded to Los Angeles Clippers
On November 19, 2020, Luke Kennard was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team trade that involved the Brooklyn Nets.
2020: Franklin High Retired Kennard's Number
In 2020, Franklin High retired Kennard's number 10.
March 22, 2021: Kennard Posted 20 Points Against the Atlanta Hawks
On March 22, 2021, Luke Kennard posted 20 points while coming off the bench, along with seven rebounds, four assists and a block in a 119–110 win over the Atlanta Hawks, becoming the first player in franchise history to log at least 20 points, seven rebounds and four assists with less than 20 minutes of playing time in a game.
December 18, 2021: Season-High 27 Points
On December 18, 2021, Luke Kennard scored a season-high 27 points, alongside seven rebounds and three assists, in a 104–103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
January 25, 2022: Made Shot and Free Throw to Secure Win
On January 25, 2022, Luke Kennard was fouled while shooting a three-pointer and made the shot as well as the free throw, which propelled the Clippers to a 116–115 win over the Washington Wizards.
August 5, 2022: Married Anna Castro
On August 5, 2022, Luke Kennard and Anna Castro were married.
February 9, 2023: Traded to Memphis Grizzlies
On February 9, 2023, Luke Kennard was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team trade involving the Houston Rockets.
July 31, 2024: Re-signed with the Grizzlies
On July 31, 2024, Luke Kennard re-signed with the Grizzlies.
July 8, 2025: Signed a contract with the Atlanta Hawks
On July 8, 2025, Luke Kennard signed a one-year, $11 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks.
February 5, 2026: Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers
On February 5, 2026, Luke Kennard was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Gabe Vincent and a future second-round pick.
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