What happened
Luke Kennard is filling a Phoenix role similar to the one Grayson Allen held, with the Suns using him to replace much of the shooting Allen provided over three seasons there.
Through three preseason games, Kennard has averaged 12.3 points in 17.8 minutes, shot 35.7% from three, and posted 10 assists against three turnovers, including a 20-point, five-rebound, four-assist outing against San Antonio.
That production suggests Phoenix may lean on him as more than a catch-and-shoot reserve, giving Jordan Ott extra ball-handling options for the second unit. His regular-season role is still not confirmed.
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Original reporting: Luke Kennard is showing the Suns he’s more than a shooter — Yahoo Sports ↗