Kennard Steps Up When Lakers Need Him Most

When the Lakers lost key players Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves late in the season, they faced an uphill battle — but veteran shooter Luke Kennard stepped up in a big way, becoming the unexpected spark that helped them beat the Rockets in the first round. Kennard praised the team’s resilience after a crushing loss to OKC, crediting their unity and refusal to fold. Though they were swept by the Thunder in the second round, Kennard’s late-season trade deadline addition proved pivotal. Now an unrestricted free agent, he’s grateful for his time in L.A. and the teammates who made the season unforgettable — proving that depth, heart, and character often carry a team when the stars go down. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0c6d4439b506e55b