Lakers lose Luke Kennard to Suns in free agency move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have lost guard Luke Kennard to the Phoenix Suns, who signed him to a two-year, $13 million deal with a player option for the second year. Kennard averaged 9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists last season. His departure follows the earlier loss of LeBron James and the pending move of Marcus Smart to the Houston Rockets, marking significant changes for the Lakers. The team is reportedly looking to sign Sandro Mamukelashvili and Quentin Grimes as potential replacements, while also considering options like Norman Powell and Bradley Beal to bolster their roster.
- •Luke Kennard agrees to a two-year deal with Phoenix Suns.
- •Kennard averaged 9 points and shot 44% from three last season.
- •Lakers also lost LeBron James and may lose Marcus Smart.
- •Lakers expected to sign Sandro Mamukelashvili and Quentin Grimes.
- •Norman Powell and Bradley Beal are potential targets for the Lakers.
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"The Los Angeles Lakers have lost one of their top bench players.
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