Height
6'5"
Weight
206 lbs
Age
29
College
Duke
Experience
8 yrs
Wingspan
6'5.3"
Reach
8'2.5"
Hand Size
8" × 8.75"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 527 | 8.1 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 54.2% | 44.2% | 88.4% |
| 2025-26 |  | 68 | 8.1 | 2.2 | 2.0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$11.0M
Guaranteed
$11.0M
AAV
$11.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Lakers' one-year, $11M commitment to Luke Kennard earns a C CVI, reflecting a competent but uninspiring move for a franchise still chasing championship glory. Kennard brings legitimate value as a solid starter who can space the floor and provide secondary scoring, but this deal feels more like salary cap management than championship building. At $11M annually, the Lakers are paying market rate for a reliable role player, though his lack of defensive impact limits his ceiling in playoff rotations alongside aging stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The short-term nature of the contract provides flexibility for future moves, but it also signals the Lakers are still piecing together complementary talent rather than making decisive championship pushes. Kennard's three-point shooting (career 43.9%) will help, but for a team with limited cap space and a closing title window, this feels like settling for safe rather than swinging for transformative. The deal won't hurt them, but it probably won't elevate them to true contender status either.
Performance Analysis
Luke Kennard earns a B- Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level shooting guard putting up solid numbers for the Los Angeles Lakers. Through 527 games, Luke is contributing 8.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game in his role. Luke's strongest area is FG% at 54.2, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 2.2 (shooting guard median: 5.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Luke ranks 29th. Luke is a reliable contributor who the Los Angeles Lakers can count on game to game.
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