Luke Kennard Signs Two-year Contract With Suns for $13 Million

WHO:

NY Post - Luke Kennard, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks

RealGM Basketball - Luke Kennard, Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams, Jordan Goodwin, Miles Bridges, Aaron Mintz, Steven Heumann, Dave Spahn

WHAT:

NY Post - Luke Kennard won’t return to the Lakers for the 2026-27 season.

RealGM Basketball - Luke Kennard and the Phoenix Suns have agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal.

RealGM Basketball - Kennard averaged 9.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 32 regular season games with the Lakers.

RealGM Basketball - Kennard averaged 11.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 10 playoff games with the Lakers.

WHERE:

RealGM Basketball - Kennard played for the Los Angeles Lakers and was previously with the Atlanta Hawks before joining the Suns.

WHEN:

RealGM Basketball - Kennard finished the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - Kennard shot 44.8 percent on three-pointers during the regular season and 47.4 percent during the playoffs.

(UPDATED July 1, 2026 04:23 UTC)

Luke Kennard will not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers for the upcoming 2026-27 season, as he has signed a two-year deal worth $13 million with the Phoenix Suns. During his time with the Lakers, Kennard averaged 9.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists over 32 regular season games, and he performed even better in the playoffs, averaging 11.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 10 games. Notably, he showcased impressive shooting skills, hitting 44.8 percent of his three-point attempts during the regular season and an even higher 47.4 percent in the playoffs.