Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (10) and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) talk during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Key Memphis Grizzlies Player Injured With No Return Timetable

Originally posted on Memphis Grizzlies on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated 10/16/24

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The NBA season hasn't started yet, but somehow the Memphis Grizzlies have already been hit with the injury bug. After avoiding a serious Ja Morant injury last week, the team has now lost Luke Kennard for an unspecified period of time.

It was revealed today by Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins that Luke Kennard is dealing with some foot soreness after Monday's game vs the Indiana Pacers. There is no timetable for Kennard's return, and there is a possibility he may miss some extended time.

Luke Kennard is dealing with some foot soreness after the game vs Indiana. No timeline yet, but Taylor Jenkins said he may miss some time.
— Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) October 16, 2024

Last season, Kennard only played 39 games because he was hit with the injury bug. The situation is an incredibly unfortunate one because Kennard's three-point shooting is major part of unlocking Memphis' offense. Last season, Kennard averaged 45% from three, and he averages 43.9% for his career. Without Kennard's spacing, the Memphis Grizzlies' offense becomes far more one-dimensional.

Luke Kennard's 3 caps a 27-10 Grizzlies run and the Memphis crowd is loving it!

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— NBA (@NBA) January 16, 2024

Luke Kennard just signed a one-year, $11 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason. He joined the team in 2023 after being traded during the deadline by the LA Clippers. There was a chance for Kennard to join another team this offseason, but he mentioned that he wanted to stay in Memphis.

Hopefully, Kennard's injury isn't a serious one that is a sign of a much longer issue to come. With the way Kennard has to move off the ball, any foot soreness needs to be taken seriously.

This article first appeared on Memphis Grizzlies on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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