Luke Kennard will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2026-27 NBA season. The guard, who became a free agent after the previous season, has signed a two-year contract with the Phoenix Suns. Kennard played for the Lakers for half a season before making this move.
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Luke Kennard signs with Suns after leaving Lakers
Luke Kennard has signed a two-year contract with the Phoenix Suns after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers. He will not return for the 2026-27 NBA season following a brief tenure with the Lakers.
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