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NBA
Luke Kennard
Luke Kennard
Los Angeles Lakers, Shooting Guard
Age: 29y-8m-11d (Jun 24, 1996)
Exp: 8 Years
Country: US
College: Duke
Drafted: Round 1 (#12 overall), 2017
Agent(s): Aaron Mintz, Steven Heumann (CAA Sports)
2025-26 Cap Hit
$11,000,000
2025-26 Cash
$11,000,000
Career Earnings
$77,003,167
2025-2025 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Luke Kennard signed a 1 year, $11,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Hawks, including $11,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,000,000. In 2025-26, Kennard will earn a base salary of $11,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $11,000,000 and a dead cap value of $11,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $11,000,000
Average Salary:
$11,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$11,000,000
Total GTD:
$11,000,000
Signed Using:
non-taxpayer-mid-level-exception
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Guaranteed | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
29 | $11,000,000 | 7.11% | $11,000,000 | $11,000,000 | 5.85% | $6,827,586 | $11,000,000 | $6,827,586 |
| 2026-27 |
|
30 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Cap Hit | Cap % League | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
29 | $11,000,000 | - | - | $11,000,000 | 7.11% | $11,000,000 |
| 2026-27 |
|
30 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
|
29 | $6,827,586 | $6,827,586 | $6,827,586 | $11,000,000 | $6,827,586 | $6,827,586 | ||||
| Retained/Dead Cash | ||||||||||||
| 2025-26 |
|
29 | $4,172,414 | $4,172,414 | - | $4,172,414 | $4,172,414 | $4,172,414 | ||||
Aggregate Trade Restriction:
This player cannot be traded with other players until Apr 05, 2026.
Reaquire Restriction: This player cannot be traded back to ATL team for one-year (Feb 05, 2027).
Reaquire Restriction: This player cannot be traded back to ATL team for one-year (Feb 05, 2027).
Source:
Spotrac
2024-2024 Free Agent
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $9,250,000
Average Salary:
$9,250,000
GTD at Sign:
$9,250,000
Total GTD:
$9,250,000
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2021-2024 Rookie Extension
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $56,000,000
Average Salary:
$14,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$41,236,364
Total GTD:
$41,236,364
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2017-2020 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $15,135,546
Average Salary:
$3,783,887
GTD at Sign:
$6,034,560
Total GTD:
$15,135,546
Signed Using:
rookie-scale-exception
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Seasons
8 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$77,003,167
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$2,759,280 |
$2,759,280 |
|
| 2018 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$3,275,280 |
$6,034,560 |
|
| 2019 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$3,587,963 |
$9,622,523 |
|
| 2020 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$5,273,826 |
$14,896,349 |
|
| 2021 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$13,347,727 |
$28,244,076 |
|
| 2022 | 26 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$4,660,815 $9,084,640 |
$32,904,891 $41,989,531 |
|
| 2023 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$14,763,636 |
$56,753,167 |
|
| 2024 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$9,250,000 |
$66,003,167 |
|
| 2025 | 29 |
|
Active
Retained
|
$6,827,586 $4,172,414 |
$72,830,753 $77,003,167 |
|
| Total |
$77,003,167 |
$72,830,753 $77,003,167 |
||||
| Total |
$77,003,167 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$9,622,523 | - | - | $9,622,523 |
| 3 |
|
$27,085,739 | - | $620,454 | $27,706,193 |
| 3 |
|
$28,674,451 | - | - | $28,674,451 |
| 1 |
|
$6,827,586 | - | - | $6,827,586 |
| 1 |
|
$4,172,414 | - | - | $4,172,414 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
|
21 |
$2,759,280
|
$2,759,280 |
$2,759,280 |
||
| 2018 |
|
22 |
$3,275,280
|
$3,275,280 |
$6,034,560 |
||
| 2019 |
|
23 |
$3,587,963
|
$3,587,963 |
$9,622,523 |
||
| 2020 |
|
24 |
$5,273,826
|
$5,273,826 |
$14,896,349 |
||
| 2021 |
|
25 |
$12,727,273
|
$620,454 |
$13,347,727 |
$28,244,076 |
|
| 2022 |
|
26 |
$4,660,815 $9,084,640
|
$4,660,815 $9,084,640 |
$32,904,891 $41,989,531 |
||
| 2023 |
|
27 |
$14,763,636
|
$14,763,636 |
$56,753,167 |
||
| 2024 |
|
28 |
$9,250,000
|
$9,250,000 |
$66,003,167 |
||
| 2025 |
|
29 |
$6,827,586 $4,172,414
|
$6,827,586 $4,172,414 |
$72,830,753 $77,003,167 |
||
| Total |
$76,382,713 |
$620,454 |
$77,003,167 |
$72,830,753 $77,003,167 |
|||
| Total |
$76,382,713 |
$620,454 |
$77,003,167 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$9,622,523 | - | - | $9,622,523 |
| 3 |
|
$27,085,739 | - | $620,454 | $27,706,193 |
| 3 |
|
$28,674,451 | - | - | $28,674,451 |
| 1 |
|
$6,827,586 | - | - | $6,827,586 |
| 1 |
|
$4,172,414 | - | - | $4,172,414 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
ATL |
Jan 13, 2026 - Jan 13, 2026 | 1 | Neck |
| 2025-26 |
ATL |
Jan 03, 2026 - Jan 03, 2026 | 1 | Back |
| 2025-26 |
ATL |
Nov 23, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025 | 1 | Hip |
| 2025-26 |
ATL |
Nov 07, 2025 - Nov 08, 2025 | 2 | Illness |
| 2024-25 |
MEM |
Apr 13, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025 | 1 | Knee |
| 2024-25 |
MEM |
Mar 09, 2025 - Mar 10, 2025 | 2 | Back |
| 2024-25 |
MEM |
Jan 04, 2025 - Jan 04, 2025 | 1 | Hamstring |
| 2024-25 |
MEM |
Dec 05, 2024 - Dec 08, 2024 | 3 | Illness |
| 2024-25 |
MEM |
Oct 23, 2024 - Nov 05, 2024 | 8 | Foot |
| 2023-24 |
MEM |
Apr 05, 2024 - Apr 14, 2024 | 6 | Knee |
| 2023-24 |
MEM |
Mar 18, 2024 - Mar 29, 2024 | 5 | Personal |
| 2023-24 |
MEM |
Mar 08, 2024 - Mar 09, 2024 | 1 | Knee |
| 2023-24 |
MEM |
Feb 28, 2024 - Mar 01, 2024 | 2 | Illness |
| 2023-24 |
MEM |
Feb 08, 2024 - Feb 09, 2024 | 1 | Illness |
| 2023-24 |
MEM |
Jan 28, 2024 - Feb 01, 2024 | 3 | Knee |
| 2023-24 |
MEM |
Jan 24, 2024 - Jan 25, 2024 | 1 | Thigh |
| 2023-24 |
MEM |
Nov 18, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023 | 20 | Knee |
| 2023-24 |
MEM |
Oct 27, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023 | 3 | Concussion |
| 2022-23 |
MEM |
Apr 05, 2023 - Apr 06, 2023 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2022-23 |
MEM |
Feb 23, 2023 - Feb 24, 2023 | 1 | Illness |
| 2022-23 |
LAC |
Jan 08, 2023 - Jan 25, 2023 | 9 | Calf |
| 2022-23 |
LAC |
Dec 15, 2022 - Dec 16, 2022 | 1 | Calf |
| 2022-23 |
LAC |
Dec 07, 2022 - Dec 07, 2022 | 1 | Injury Management |
| 2022-23 |
LAC |
Nov 17, 2022 - Dec 04, 2022 | 9 | Calf |
| 2022-23 |
LAC |
Nov 06, 2022 - Nov 06, 2022 | 1 | Chest |
| 2021-22 |
LAC |
Apr 06, 2022 - Apr 08, 2022 | 1 | Hamstring |
| 2021-22 |
LAC |
Feb 14, 2022 - Feb 14, 2022 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2021-22 |
LAC |
Jan 01, 2022 - Jan 16, 2022 | 8 | Health Protocols |
| 2021-22 |
LAC |
Dec 22, 2021 - Dec 25, 2021 | 1 | Hip |
| 2020-21 |
LAC |
Apr 26, 2021 - Apr 26, 2021 | 1 | Rest |
| 2020-21 |
LAC |
Feb 17, 2021 - Feb 20, 2021 | 1 | Knee |
| 2019-20 |
DET |
Dec 23, 2019 - Mar 11, 2020 | 36 | Knee |
| 2019-20 |
DET |
Dec 20, 2019 - Dec 20, 2019 | 1 | Knee |
| 2019-20 |
DET |
Dec 04, 2019 - Dec 05, 2019 | 1 | Knee |
| 2018-19 |
DET |
Apr 01, 2019 - Apr 02, 2019 | 1 | Foot |
| 2018-19 |
DET |
Oct 27, 2018 - Dec 01, 2018 | 15 | Shoulder |
| 2017-18 |
DET |
Feb 03, 2018 - Feb 04, 2018 | 1 | Foot |
| 2017-18 |
DET |
Jan 17, 2018 - Jan 18, 2018 | 1 | Thumb |
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Feb 05, 2026
Traded to Los Angeles (LAL) from Atlanta (ATL) for Gabe Vincent and 2032 2nd round pick
-
Jul 08, 2025
Signed a 1 year $11 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Jul 31, 2024
Signed a 1 year $9.25 million contract with Memphis (MEM)
-
Jun 29, 2024
Memphis (MEM) declined $14.76 million Club Option for 2024-25
-
Feb 09, 2023
Traded to Memphis (MEM) from LA (LAC) as part of a 3-team trade: Houston (HOU) traded Eric Gordon to LA (LAC); LA (LAC) traded John Wall and 2023 1st round pick to Houston (HOU); Memphis (MEM) traded Danny Green to Houston (HOU); Memphis (MEM) traded 2024 2nd round pick, 2024 2nd round pick and 2027 2nd round pick to LA (LAC)
-
Dec 21, 2020
Signed a 3 year $41.2 million rookie contract extension with Los Angeles (LAC) - includes 2024 Club Option
-
Nov 18, 2020
Traded to LA (LAC) from Detroit (DET) as part of a 3-team trade: Detroit (DET) traded 2025 2nd round pick, 2026 2nd round pick, 2024 2nd round pick, 2023 2nd round pick and Justin Patton to LA (LAC); Detroit (DET) traded Bruce Brown to Brooklyn (BKN); LA (LAC) traded cash and Rodney McGruder to Detroit (DET); LA (LAC) traded Landry Shamet and Reggie Perry to Brooklyn (BKN); Brooklyn (BKN) traded Dzanan Musa, 2021 2nd round pick, Jalen Hands, Saddiq Bey and $1.5 million to Detroit (DET); Brooklyn (BKN) traded Jay Scrubb to LA (LAC)
-
Oct 17, 2019
Detroit (DET) exercised a $5.27 million option for 2020-21
-
Oct 30, 2018
Detroit (DET) exercised $3.83 million option for 2019-20
-
Jul 01, 2017
Signed a 4 year $15.14 million rookie scale contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Jun 22, 2017
Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 1 (#12 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 03, 2026 |
|
for technical foul during NOP-LAL game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 01, 2025 |
|
for ejection (two technical fouls) from SAS-MEM game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 01, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during SAS-MEM game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 01, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during SAS-MEM game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 17, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during MEM-SAS game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 06, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during MEM-PHI game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 06, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during MEM-NYK game | $2,000 | |
| Oct 25, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during LAC-OKC game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 25, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during LAC-WAS game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 04, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during LAC-WAS game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 04, 2019 |
|
for technical foul during DET-WAS game | $2,000 | |
| Apr 22, 2019 |
|
for technical foul during MIL-DET game (playoff) | $2,000 | |
| Mar 21, 2019 |
|
for technical foul during DET-PHX game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 17, 2018 |
|
for technical foul during DET-POR game | $2,000 | |
| Fines: 14 | $28,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Min/Gm | Pt/Gm | Reb/Gm | Ast/Gm | Stl/Gm | Blk/Gm | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LAL | 57 | 1 | 20.8 | 8.3 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | .553 | .497 | .915 |
| 2024 | MEM | 65 | 11 | 22.6 | 8.9 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | .478 | .433 | .895 |
| 2023 | MEM | 39 | 22 | 25.6 | 11.0 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | .448 | .450 | .889 |
| 2022 | MEM | 59 | 14 | 22.3 | 9.3 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | .492 | .494 | .949 |
| 2021 | LAC | 70 | 13 | 27.4 | 11.9 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | .449 | .449 | .896 |
| 2020 | LAC | 63 | 17 | 19.6 | 8.3 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .476 | .446 | .839 |
| 2019 | DET | 28 | 25 | 32.9 | 15.8 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | .442 | .399 | .893 |
| 2018 | DET | 63 | 10 | 22.8 | 9.7 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | .438 | .394 | .836 |
| 2017 | DET | 73 | 9 | 20.0 | 7.6 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | .444 | .415 | .855 |
