Season stats: 2025-26. Updated 6 h ago.
Luke Kennard Heads to Phoenix for 2026-27 After a Steady Year in L.A.
newsroom · 11 min agoLuke Kennard enters the 2026-27 season with the Phoenix Suns, wearing No. 10, after a full 78-game season with the Lakers. He's healthy and off the injury report as the Suns get ready for the opener. His track record is efficiency off the bench, not volume.
A New Home in Phoenix
Luke Kennard joins the Phoenix Suns for the 2026-27 season, wearing No. 10 and listed at guard. He's 30 years old, in his ninth NBA season, out of Duke, and stands 6-5, 206 pounds. Last season he suited up for the Lakers, playing all 78 games. Now he moves to Phoenix as a veteran guard the roster can plug into rotation minutes. There's no game log yet for the new season, so his fit with the Suns will show up once the ball goes up. What's known now is the resume he brings: a reliable, low-usage guard who has built a career on efficient shooting rather than high shot volume.
Last Season by the Numbers
With the Lakers in 2025-26, Kennard averaged 8.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 21.5 minutes per game across 78 appearances. He added 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocks, with 0.8 turnovers per game, a strong ball-control number for a guard who plays real minutes. His usage rate sat at 13.1 percent, confirming his role as a complementary scorer rather than a primary shot-creator. The plus-minus was 0.5, essentially neutral, which fits a role player who doesn't dominate the box score but doesn't hurt his team on the floor either. Those numbers are the clearest picture available of what Kennard offers as he switches uniforms for 2026-27.
The Shooting Profile
Kennard's calling card last season was efficiency. He shot 53.3 percent from the field, 47.8 percent from three-point range and 91.3 percent from the free-throw line with the Lakers in 2025-26. His true shooting percentage was 68.9, an elite mark for any player, let alone one logging over 21 minutes a night. That 47.8 percent from deep stands out even in a league full of shooters. For a Suns team looking for players who can space the floor without needing plays run for them, that shooting line is the single most relevant number Kennard brings from last season.
Health Report
Kennard is not on the injury report. He enters the 2026-27 season with no listed health concerns tied to his move to Phoenix. Last season he appeared in 78 games with the Lakers, a near-complete slate that speaks to his availability. There's no injury history noted here, and with the opener still ahead, the current focus for Kennard is simply getting into the rotation healthy. A full offseason without injury news is the best-case scenario for a 30-year-old guard changing teams.
What to Watch as the Season Opens
The Suns haven't taken the floor yet this season, so there's no 2026-27 stat line for Kennard so far. What carries over is the profile: a low-usage, high-efficiency guard who shot better than 47 percent from three and over 91 percent from the line a year ago. At 30 and in his ninth season, he's a known quantity as a shooter and a low-mistake player, with 0.8 turnovers per game last season. As the opener approaches, the questions are about minutes and role in a new system, not about ability. His last full season, 78 games with the Lakers, suggests he's a durable piece to plug in.
Questions fans ask
What team does Luke Kennard play for now?
Kennard is with the Phoenix Suns for the 2026-27 season, wearing No. 10.
What team was Luke Kennard on last season?
He played for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2025-26, appearing in all 78 games.
Is Luke Kennard injured?
No. He is not on the injury report.
How efficient a shooter is Luke Kennard?
Very efficient. Last season he shot 53.3 percent from the field, 47.8 percent from three and 91.3 percent from the free-throw line, for a 68.9 true shooting percentage.
What were Luke Kennard's stats last season?
With the Lakers in 2025-26, he averaged 8.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocks in 21.5 minutes across 78 games.
How old is Luke Kennard and where did he go to college?
Kennard is 30 years old and played college basketball at Duke. He's in his ninth NBA season.
Game log
last 0| Date | Opp | Result | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | FG | 3P | +/- |
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