Luke Kennard signs with Suns after leaving Lakers in free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Luke Kennard has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Phoenix Suns after departing from the Los Angeles Lakers. The guard joined the Lakers mid-season, impacting the team's rotation. Kennard's move comes as the Suns strengthen their roster ahead of the upcoming season. His performance in the latter half of the last season was significant as he sought a fresh start.
- •Kennard leaves Lakers after a brief tenure of half a season.
- •He signs a two-year contract worth $13 million.
- •Suns are seeking to enhance their roster for next season.
- •Kennard was an unrestricted free agent prior to the signing.
- •The deal was first reported by ESPN.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers lose Luke Kennard in free agency to Suns
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Luke Kennard leaving Lakers for Suns in free agency
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Why Lakers let Luke Kennard leave in free agency for Suns contract
"Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) works to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) defends in the first half of Game 2 in a second-round...Luke...
"Luke Kennard is leaving the Lakers in free agency to join the Suns.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 2:30 AMLakers lose Luke Kennard in free agency to Suns
Luke Kennard is leaving the Lakers in free agency to join the Suns.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 2:05 AMLuke Kennard leaving Lakers for Suns in free agency
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) works to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) defends in the first half of Game 2 in a second-round...Luke...
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 1:51 AMWhy Lakers let Luke Kennard leave in free agency for Suns contract
It's not an ideal loss for Los Angeles.
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