Luke Kennard Rumors
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Position: G
Born: 06/24/96
Height: 6-5 / 1.96
Weight:196 lbs. / 88.9 kg.
Salary: $3,827,160
Born: 06/24/96
Height: 6-5 / 1.96
Weight:196 lbs. / 88.9 kg.
Salary: $3,827,160
James Edwards III: Kennard on non-bubble teams playing: “I’m anxious to play and get back out there. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to do that. You do have to take in health and everything going on. You have to make sure everyone is safe.”
Rod Beard: #Pistons Luke Kennard said he is fully recovered from knee tendinitis and was ready to return to games when the season resumed…which, for Detroit, now will be in December.
The Pistons are joining the protests, A source told the Free Press that Casey, along with several assistant coaches and players, will march, beginning at the Detroit Public Safety headquarters, 1301 3rd Str, at 4 p.m. Thursday, in support of the protests. Luke Kennard, Bruce Brown, Svi Mykhailiuk, Sekou Doumbouya and Brandon Knight are all expected to attend.
James L. Edwards III @Roderick K. I think Kennard and his reps feel very confident that they’ll get an eight-figure deal when he hits FA. His health has hindered his interest, I think, but if he comes back healthy and builds off last season, then he’ll have no problems getting eight figures.
James Edwards III: Luke Kennard is Hefe in Denver. Hope is he returns after the trip sometime.
Rod Beard: At this rate, Bruce Brown will be the last player announced in pregame introductions. Luke Kennard (!), who was rumored in trade talks before the deadline, is now the longest-tenured #Pistons player.
Rod Beard: #Pistons Stefanski on Luke Kennard trade talks: “Luke is well respected and well liked by other NBA teams…I think he’s a really good basketball player in today’s game.”
The source said Kennard was never made available by Detroit, either, adding that he is the Pistons’ top asset, so the Pistons would need to be “blown away” by an offer for a player who would simply be added to Boston’s bench corps. According to the source, the Celtics were pursuing slightly lower-cost options, like Pistons big man Christian Wood, but nothing materialized.
Gina Mizell: One hour until the NBA trade deadline. No moves for the #Suns yet, despite this week’s reports about discussions with the Pistons for Luke Kennard. Oh yeah, the Suns played in Detroit last night. theathletic.com/1582716/2020/0…
Sam Amick and John Hollinger: Detroit, per sources, is open for business and willing to discuss anyone on the roster. What that means, specifically, remains to be seen. But the reported discussions between the Pistons and Phoenix about guard Luke Kennard, it would appear, are only the beginning. The aforementioned Drummond dynamic is trickier now, though, as the Pistons appear to find themselves with a weak market for the 26-year-old and a tough choice ahead.
Two sources with firsthand knowledge of the situation confirmed the Pistons are receiving trade calls from teams seeking to make a deal for Kennard. One source cautioned the Pistons were not close to making a deal. The information suggests the Suns aren’t the only team interested.
A source tells the Free Press “there is interest on both sides” but the franchises are “not there yet on the pieces that will make it work.” Early analysis says the 2020 draft is weak, but it’s always better to have more picks when losing. A deal could yield a first-round pick in another draft.
Jeff Zillgitt: New-ish front office/coaching staff that didn’t select Kennard and are forging different direction. Also hearing that owner Tom Gores has been convinced making the playoffs regularly as seventh/eighth seed isn’t the answer, especially with a high payroll.
Rod Beard: For what it’s worth, all of the #Pistons rumored in trade talks were at shootaround today: Derrick Rose, Andre Drummond, Luke Kennard, Markieff Morris, Langston Galloway, Svi Mykhailiuk and Christian Wood.
Rod Beard: #Pistons Luke Kennard on trade rumors: “It’s that time of year.” pic.twitter.com/LwE2NCi50A
Rod Beard: #Pistons Derrick Rose and Svi Mykhailiuk are OUT and Markieff Morris is questionable and Bruce Brown is available for Wednesday vs. #Suns. Blake Griffin, Luke Kennard and Khyri Thomas remain OUT. #DFS
Luke Kennard Phoenix bound?
Adrian Wojnarowski: Detroit and Phoenix are discussing a deal centered on guard Luke Kennard, league sources tell ESPN. Suns’ first-round pick is in play. Kennard has missed 22 straight games with bilateral knee tendinitis.
Rod Beard: #Pistons Bruce Brown is available and Markieff Morris (illness) is questionable for tonight vs. Toronto. Blake Griffin, Luke Kennard and Khyri Thomas remain OUT. #Raptors Marc Gasol and Rondae Hollis-Jeffferson are OUT. #DFS
Luke Kennard available in trade discussions
Luke Kennard: This is where things get spicy. Before knee tendinitis sidelined him, Kennard was averaging a career-high 15.8 points and 4.1 assists while shooting 39.9 percent from 3 on a decent number of attempts. He has been considered part of the Pistons’ future. Yet a source said Kennard, who is guaranteed $5.2 million next season, has been made available in trade discussions.
Rod Beard: #Pistons Andre Drummond (left wrist sprain) is questionable, Sekou Doumbouya (left ankle sprain) is probable and Bruce Brown is available for Wednesday at #Nets. Jordan Bone and Louis King are listed as OUT and Blake Griffin, Luke Kennard and Khyri Thomas remain OUT. #DFS
Rod Beard: #Pistons Andre Drummond is probable, Bruce Brown and Tim Frazier (flu) are questionable and Blake Griffin, Luke Kennard and Khyri Thomas are OUT for tomorrow vs. #Grizzlies. Also, two-way players Jordan Bone and Louis King will be available. #DFS
Luke Kennard out four more weeks?
The Detroit Pistons must make do without Luke Kennard for at least a few more weeks. “They said somewhere around All-Star break,” coach Dwane Casey said before Monday’s game against New Orleans. “He’s working his behind off and (has) tendinitis, or whatever, I don’t even know the medical term for it. “We’ve had so many injuries I get this guy’s injuries mixed up with that guy’s injuries. Just hope you have him healthy because he’s a big piece of what we’re trying to do also and this would be a valuable time for him, for us, if he’s able to go.”
Vincent Ellis: Casey raises possibility Luke Kennard (knees) will be out until the break. #Pistons
Sixers interested in Luke Kennard, Langston Galloway and Jeff Green
What about Galloway’s Detroit Pistons teammate Luke Kennard or NBA free agent Jeff Green. Add those names to the list of wing players the Sixers have expressed interest in acquiring in a trade and/or free agent signees, according to multiple league sources. One source confirmed that Green worked for the Sixers in Miami while the team was there to face the Heat a couple of weeks ago.
“I’ve been on the bench when guys have hit corner 3s in front of our bench, and sometimes we don’t even say anything, but every time they always look back at the bench for some reason,” Detroit guard Luke Kennard said. “It’s the one in front of the bench where guys always look back. I’m not sure why. If you say something or don’t say something, they’re going to look back.” Sometimes, the “no one said anything” look back can be taken as disrespect. “If no one says anything and a player makes a 3 and looks back, it’s kind of like, ‘What are you looking at?’” Griffin said.
Rod Beard: #Pistons Blake Griffin is doubtful for tomorrow at #Clippers. Markieff Morris, Luke Kennard and Reggie Jackson remain out.
Eric Woodyard: Pistons guard Luke Kennard will miss the next two weeks with bilateral knee tendinitis.
KC Johnson: Bulls catch break. Pistons list Blake Griffin as out for tonight’s game. Luke Kennard, who sat last night, is probable.
Rod Beard: #Pistons Blake Griffin, Luke Kennard and Christian Wood all are OUT tonight at Boston. #Celtics Gordon Hayward and Marcus Smart are OUT. #DFS
Rod Beard: #Pistons Andre Drummond (eye-vocado) and Luke Kennard (knee soreness) are questionable on the injury report for tonight at Houston. #Rockets Russell Westbrook (rest) will not play. #DFS
James Edwards III: #Pistons’ Luke Kennard is out tonight with a patella injury. Svi gets the start in his place.
Rod Beard: #Pistons Blake Griffin listed as OUT tonight at #Bucks. Luke Kennard (hip) and Derrick Rose (left foot soreness) are questionable. Sekou Doumbouya and Jordan Bone listed as AVAILABLE.
James Edwards III: FINAL: #Pistons 128, #Hawks 103. Detroit moves to 5-10 and snaps a five-game losing skid. Blake Griffin with 24p; Andre Drummond with 23p and 15r; Bruce Brown with 14p and 7a; Luke Kennard had 9p to go with 9a; Morris, Galloway and Wood combined for 36 points.
James Edwards III: FINAL: #Timberwolves 120, #Pistons 114. Detroit falls to 4-7 with a game in Miami tomorrow. Luke Kennard with a team-high 25 points; Blake Griffin with 19p, 7r and 5a in his return; Langston Galloway with 18 points.
James Edwards III: #Pistons starters: DERRICK ROSE, Luke Kennard, Tony Snell, Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond. I’m a little shocked.
James Edwards III: #FINAL: #Pistons 122, #Knicks 102. Tony Snell: 24 points on 9-of-9 shooting Andre Drummond: 27 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists Langston Galloway: 13 points Luke Kennard: 12 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists Detroit is now 4-5 with a trip to Indy on Friday.
Rod Beard: #Pistons Dwane Casey says starting Luke Kennard is mostly from necessity: “I love keeping the second unit together and they’re very productive; he and Derrick Rose have a good combo going… We have to balance that out but right now, it’s something we have to go with to make do.”
