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Luke Kennard prepares to play in Suns season opener against Blazers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 2:59 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Luke Kennard prepares to play in Suns season opener against Blazers

Summary

Luke Kennard is targeting participation in the Phoenix Suns' season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 20, 2026. He suffered a knee injury during a preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs but has shown improvement in practice. Head coach Jordan Ott stated Kennard is in a good place, having completed more work in a recent practice. The Suns aim to have Kennard fully healthy for the matchup, as his performance is critical for their lineup against a strong Blazers team.

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•Kennard sustained a knee injury in a preseason game.
•He did not play in the preseason finale but practiced recently.
•Team health has been a concern after last season's injuries.
•Suns open the season on October 20 against the Trail Blazers.

Latest Updates

2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Luke Kennard aiming to ‘be right for Suns season opener vs. Blazers

What they're saying

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A major shock to many came when Luke Kennard sustained a knee injury against the San Antonio Spurs during the team’s third preseason game. Although head coach Jordan Ott didn’t express too much concern, there was a reason. He didn’t play in the preseason finale, but got some extra work in on Monday. While the Suns can make Kennard the steal of free […] The post Luke Kennard aiming to ‘be right for Suns season opener vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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