Suns guard Luke Kennard set to make debut after knee strain

The gist

Suns shooting guard Luke Kennard, the NBA's top three-point shooter last season, was cleared to debut Saturday against the Warriors after a knee tendon strain.
Phoenix is 1-2 and its point guard play is under scrutiny, so his return matters.

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 30, 2026Kennard agreed to a 2-year, $13 million contract with the Phoenix Suns.
  2. Oct 15, 2026Kennard suffered a knee injury in a preseason game against the Spurs.
  3. Oct 17, 2026The Suns said Kennard was dealing with a knee tendon strain.

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