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Luke Kennard hit a last-second 3 to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-104 win over the Orlando Magic, extending their winning streak to nine games as LeBron James became the NBA's all-time leader in games played. Kennard, the Lakers’ midseason acquisition, had been in a recent slump but was assured by coach JJ Redick and buried the decisive shot from a baseline out-of-bounds play as teammates mobbed him at the final buzzer.
At the 2026 trade deadline, the Lakers swapped Gabe Vincent for Luke Kennard to boost 3-point shooting, costing their last second-round pick while preserving their lone first-rounder for potential summer moves; with an open roster spot they’ll target a buyout candidate as they push for the playoffs.
The Lakers traded Gabe Vincent to the Atlanta Hawks for sharpshooter Luke Kennard and a 2032 second-round pick. Kennard is shooting a league-best 49.7% from three this season off the bench and is expected to space the floor for LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves. The move is viewed as a marginal upgrade, with LA planning no more deals today and eyeing a bigger summer splash using about $60 million in cap space and multiple first-round picks (2026, 2031, 2032).
Ahead of the Milwaukee Bucks vs Memphis Grizzlies game, a Same Game Parlay with Malik Beasley and Luke Kennard to score 15+ points each has odds of +525. Beasley's increased role due to Khris Middleton's absence and the Grizzlies' defensive struggles make his scoring potential favorable, while Kennard's recent form and past performances against the Bucks add to the parlay's appeal.