"The Lakers like the idea that Kennard's shooting can create space on the court for Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, who just returned to play Tuesday night at Brooklyn after missing 19 games with a left calf strain. Kennard, a 6-foot-5 guard, is shooting an NBA-best 49.7% from three-point range with the Hawks this season over 46 games, all off the bench. He has shot 44.2% from three-point range during his nine-year career."
"Kennard is averaging 7.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. He is shooting 53.8% from the field. He may not be the defender the Lakers were hoping to get, but Kennard's ability to knock down open shots was seen as a positive, sources told The Times. The Lakers are not expected to make any more moves today - the NBA deadline for deals is noon PST - and instead look to make a big splash this summer when they have more resources available."
The Lakers acquired sharpshooter Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks for Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round draft pick. Kennard, a 6-foot-5 guard, is shooting an NBA-best 49.7% from three this season in 46 games off the bench and has a nine-year career 44.2% three-point mark. He averages 7.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists while shooting 53.8% from the field. The Lakers expect his shooting to create floor space for Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, who recently returned from a left calf strain. The team does not plan further moves before the noon PST deadline and intends to pursue bigger additions this summer with about $60 million in cap space and multiple future first-round picks.
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