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Suns Add Sharpshooter Luke Kennard
15 Jul
Summary
- Suns acquired Luke Kennard to boost perimeter shooting.
- Kennard is a career 44.2% three-point shooter.
- The move adds lineup flexibility to the Suns' roster.
The Phoenix Suns have finalized a key offseason acquisition by officially signing sharpshooter Luke Kennard. This move became possible after the team created necessary cap space through the Miles Bridges trade with the Charlotte Hornets, which sent Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale to Charlotte. These departures left a significant void in the Suns' three-point shooting capabilities. Kennard, a career 44.2% shooter from beyond the arc over nine NBA seasons, is expected to provide crucial perimeter spacing and offensive efficiency. His addition aims to bolster the team's lineup flexibility rather than replace the specific contributions of Allen or O'Neale. The Suns are building a roster with diverse solutions, and Kennard represents another strategic tool for Jordan Ott's coaching staff to deploy based on matchups and needs. He will wear jersey number 8.
