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• Everyone said JJ Redick wasn’t qualified. Two years later, they look ridiculous

JJ Redick silenced critics by leading the Lakers to back-to-back 50-win seasons, transforming LeBron James, unlocking Luke Kennard, unleashing Rui Hachimura and guiding Los Angeles through adversity despite major roster flaws....2026
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• Everyone said JJ Redick wasn’t qualified. Two years later, they look ridiculous

JJ Redick silenced critics by leading the Lakers to back-to-back 50-win seasons, transforming LeBron James, unlocking Luke Kennard, unleashing Rui Hachimura and guiding Los Angeles through adversity despite major roster flaws....2026
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• Is Luke Kennard playing tonight? Injury update on Lakers sharpshooter
Kennard struggled in Game 1 on Tuesday after playing a major role for the Lakers in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Now, he might miss game 2 entirely....2026
• Jarred Vanderbilt doubtful, Luke Kennard questionable for Game 2 vs. Thunder

The Lakers have a couple of new additions to their injury report ahead of Game 2 against the Thunder....2026
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• Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard

The Lakers are going into the second round without Luka Doncic. What comes after that remains unclear. Coach JJ Redick said there is “no update” on Doncic’s status as he continues to recover from a Grade 2 hamstring strain, per Eurohoops. The team has already ruled him out for Game 1 against the Thunder, while […] The post Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard ...2026
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• Can the Lakers keep Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart beyond this season?

With Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves sidelined, Kennard and Smart have stepped up for the Lakers....2026
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• Jarred Vanderbilt doubtful, Luke Kennard questionable for Game 2 vs. Thunder
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• Lakers' Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard fined for treatment of referees in Game 4 vs. Rockets

Smart walked toward several Lakers teammates and referee James Williams. Smart pointed at and exchanged words with Williams....2026
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• Rockets' Kevin Durant out for Game 3 vs Lakers with a sprained left ankle
Durant also missed the opener of the series because of a bruised right knee. Austin Reaves also was ruled out shortly before the game after the Lakers had listed him as questionable to return from an oblique injury that has kept him out since April 2. Coach Ime Udoka said Durant was injured with about seven minutes left in Game 2 when he was chasing down Luke Kennard, but he did not leave the ga...2026
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• Luke Kennard provides a jolt of Luka magic, helping the Lakers beat the Rockets

The injury-ravaged Lakers were expected to wilt in the playoffs, but Luke Kennard delivered a blistering shooting show during a win over Houston....2026
• Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener
Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant’s injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series on Saturday night....2026
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• Kennard, James team to upset Rockets in opener
Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant's injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 1....2026
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• LeBron James Dealing With Right Hand Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers injury-ravaged close to the season continued on Thursday. LeBron James aggravated a right hand injury in the win over the Golden State Warriors. Postgame, James said he's been dealing with the injury for a while now and feels it when he hits the hand in certain ways. James appeared to re-ding the injury when making a chase-down block midway through the third quarter. Lakers ...2026
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• Lakers on the rise: How injuries sparked impact moments from role players

The Lakers’ injury-filled stretch revealed unexpected heroes, as Luke Kennard, Jaxon Hayes and key role players stepped up—offering a glimpse of the depth needed for a deep NBA playoff run....2026
• Lakers on the rise: How injuries sparked impact moments from role players

The Lakers’ injury-filled stretch revealed unexpected heroes, as Luke Kennard, Jaxon Hayes and key role players stepped up—offering a glimpse of the depth needed for a deep NBA playoff run....2026
• LeBron James breaks NBA mark for games played, Luke Kennard makes winning 3 in Lakers' win vs. Magic
LeBron James set the NBA record by playing in his 1,612th regular-season game and Luke Kennard made a 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left to send the Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-104 comeback victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday night. Luka Doncic scored 33 points in the Lakers' ninth straight win, but was called for his 16th technical foul — an automatic one-game suspension by the league if it'...2026
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"According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Los Angels Lakers are trading for Luke Kennard."

2025
"— Jacob Rude, Silver Screen and Roll Memphis Grizzlies— Luke Kennard Just like Tucker, Kennard is a repeat nominee here, and just like Tucker, he is arguably more likely to be moved because his deal is expiring now."

2024
"Memphis Grizzlies — Luke Kennard The Grizzlies appear to have firmly entered asset acquisition mode with their trade of Steven Adams for second-round picks, and given that Kennard is shooting 43% from three and has a team option for $14 million next year, he could be someone a contender gives up a pick for that would allow them to add cost-controlled shooting or maintain salary flexibility for next year."

2023
"Grizzlies' Luke Kennard drains 10 triples, breaks franchise record for most 3s in a game"

2022
"Watch Luke Kennard complete the come-from-behind Clippers kill with an improbable bucket […] The post VIDEO: Luke Kennard hits 4-point play to complete unreal 35-point Clippers comeback vs."

2021
"Leonard going down immediately opened the door for more playing opportunities for LA Clippers players like Terance Mann and Luke Kennard, and […] The post 2 Clippers players expected to take bigger roles with Kawhi Leonard out, per Tyronn Lue appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2020
"Phoenix is seeking Detroit guard Luke Kennard for a future first-round pick, perhaps as soon as the 2020 NBA draft, league sources say."

2019
"Luke Kennard flips on-the-run, over-the-shoulder alley-oop pass to Thon Maker (video)"

2018
"Going deeper into dynasty formats, Alex Barutha looks at sleeper candidates like Jarrett Allen, Luke Kennard, Alec Burks."

2017
"Once and for all, Duke has to accept that this team belongs to Luke Kennard"

2016
"The story turned from Giles to Duke being threatened to Luke Kennard balling out again"

2015
"Franklin (Cincinnati) senior guard Luke Kennard, a Duke signee, scored 44 points Friday against Brookville to pass LeBron James for fourth on the Ohio High School Athletic Association career scoring list."

• NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Anthony Davis traded again? Luke Kennard stays with Lakers?
While the playoffs are in full swing, there are plenty of trade and free agent rumors flying around....2026
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• Lakers Expected To Prioritize Re-Signing Luke Kennard

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to prioritize retaining Luke Kennard in free agency. Kennard is on an expiring $11 million contract he signed last offseason with the Atlanta Hawks. Kennard will be a non-Bird free agent, which complicates the situation for the Lakers but they have pathways available to re-sign him. The Lakers were once projected to be a cap space team, but they could instead pi...2026
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• Why Lakers’ relatively quiet 2026 trade deadline is paying off in NBA playoffs

The Lakers made just one minor move at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, but Luke Kennard, Rui Hachimura and team chemistry are proving why standing pat was the right call despite all the outside noise....2026
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• Why Lakers’ relatively quiet 2026 trade deadline is paying off in NBA playoffs

The Lakers made just one minor move at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, but Luke Kennard, Rui Hachimura and team chemistry are proving why standing pat was the right call despite all the outside noise....2026
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• How Lakers' Luke Kennard is flipping the script in Los Angeles

Now, a trade-deadline acquisition who was widely viewed as underwhelming doesn't look so shabby anymore....2026
• Lakers on the rise: How injuries sparked impact moments from role players
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• Lakers on the rise: How injuries sparked impact moments from role players
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• Pistons vs. Lakers Discussion: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More

Coming off a buzzer-beating win to stretch their winning streak to nine games, the Detroit Pistons will be looking to be a buzzkill that stops the hottest team in the NBA in its tracks. That buzzer-beater came via former Piston Luke Kennard, who was eminently gettable at the trade deadline and is shooting 68% on […]...2026
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• NBA Notes: Lakers, free agency, Austin Reaves, Bucks, Las Vegas

Lakers There are a few situations worth watching when NBA free agency starts this summer. Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron took a look at 10 players who either will be or could be free agents, including four from the Lakers in Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart. Reaves stands out. He has […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, free agency, Austin Reaves, Bucks, Las Vegas ...2026
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• Report: Lakers looking to re-sign Luke Kennard after season

The Lakers may not be done with Luke Kennard after this season. In fact, Los Angeles has strong interest in re-signing the veteran shooter this offseason, according to Ashish Mathur of Lakers Daily. And based on how this has gone so far, it’s easy to see why. Kennard arrived at the trade deadline in the […] The post Report: Lakers looking to re-sign Luke Kennard after season appeared first o...2026
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• Kevin Durant's Status For Game 4 Is 'Up In The Air'

A late game collapse caused the Houston Rockets to fall down 3-0 against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first-round NBA Playoffs series. Compounding matters for the Rockets is that Kevin Durant has missed two games in the series already, and he's no lock to play in Game 4 either. "Up in the air," Rockets coach Ime Udoka deemed Durant's status after Houston lost Game 3 at home to Los Angeles. Durant...2026
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Game 3: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
The Western Conference First Round heads to Houston this Friday, April 24, as the Houston Rockets host the Los Angeles Lakers for a high-stakes Game 3. Despite missing superstars Luka DonÄiÄ and Austin Reaves, the Lakers (2-0) hold a commanding series lead after a gritty 101-94 victory on Tuesday night. For the Rockets, returning to the Toyota Center is a must-win scenario to avoid a potentially...2026
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• Lakers beat Rockets in Game 2 with a new Big Three

LeBron James, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart combined for 76 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists to lead the Lakers to a 2-0 series lead....2026
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• Lakers Notes: Kennard, James, Bronny, Game 1
Luke Kennard was brought to the Lakers to be a shooting specialist, but in Game 1 of LA’s series against the Rockets, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, he stepped up as the hero of the game, Benjamin Royer writes for the OC Register. Kennard scored 27 points, the most he’s ever scored in […]...2026
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• How Luke Kennard exploded for a career night in Game 1

Luke Kennard dropped a career high 27 points in Game 1. The reps to close the season kept him ready for this moment....2026
• Lakers role player makes history in Game 1 against Rockets, could save season

Luke Kennard erupts for 27 points and a perfect 5-for-5 from three, making Lakers playoff history in a Game 1 win over the Rockets while stepping into a larger role without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves....2026
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• Lakers role player makes history in Game 1 against Rockets, could he save the season next?

Luke Kennard erupts for 27 points and a perfect 5-for-5 from three, making Lakers playoff history in a Game 1 win over the Rockets while stepping into a larger role without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves....2026
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• Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener
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• Kennard, James team to upset Rockets in opener
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• LeBron James scores 18 in 1st half, Lakers tune up for playoffs with 131-107 win over Jazz
LeBron James had 18 points, six assists and four rebounds in the first half, and the Los Angeles Lakers tuned up for the postseason with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton each had 22 points and 10 assists. James and Luke Kennard were held out of the second half as a precautionary measure, and the Lakers closed the regular season on a three-game win...2026
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Game 3: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• Luke Kennard calls Game 1 ‘a special moment’ after having career night

In his first Lakers playoff game, Luke Kennard put on a show....2026
• How Luke Kennard exploded for a career night in Game 1
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• Luke Kennard must step up for Lakers without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, Luke Kennard faces a defining moment for the Lakers. Can he evolve into a playmaker and keep Los Angeles afloat in the Western Conference playoff race?...2026
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• Luke Kennard must step up for Lakers without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, Luke Kennard faces a defining moment for the Lakers. Can he evolve into a playmaker and keep Los Angeles afloat in the Western Conference playoff race?...2026
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• Lakers on the rise: How injuries sparked impact moments from role players
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• Hollinger & Duncan: Wacky Start to Free Agency

Nate and John dive into NBA free agency, headlined by Denver's bold roster shake-up and what it means for their title aspirations. They unpack Houston's flurry of moves and debate where the Rockets stand in the West. The duo also examines the Lakers' long-term plan with LeBron and Luka, Milwaukee's all-in bet on Myles Turner, and where teams stack up in the suddenly wide-open Eastern Conference. P...2025
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• Duke basketball’s best ever recruits of the one-and-done era, ranked

Let’s rank Duke’s best recruits of the one-and-done era after Cooper Flagg’s commitment. The Duke Blue Devils have maintained their dominance in men’s college basketball recruiting even after the retirement of Mike Krzyzewski. New head coach Jon Scheyer landed the No. 1 ranked recruiting class in the country in his first year in charge with the class of 2022, and his haul in the class of 2023 ran...2023
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• Duke recruit passes LeBron in Ohio scoring
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• VIDEO: Luke Kennard hits 4-point play to complete unreal 35-point Clippers comeback vs. Wizards
The Los Angeles Clippers pulled off the second largest comeback in NBA history and arguably the most stunning comeback of all-time. It came off the hands of one Luke Douglas Kennard who hit a 4-point play down three to stun the Wizards, 116-115. Watch Luke Kennard complete the come-from-behind Clippers kill with an improbable bucket […] The post VIDEO: Luke Kennard hits 4-point play to compl...2022
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• 2 Clippers players expected to take bigger roles with Kawhi Leonard out, per Tyronn Lue
SAN DIEGO – When Kawhi Leonard suffered the ACL injury in the playoffs, the expectation was that he’d miss the entirety of the playoffs due to the fragility and seriousness of the injury. Leonard going down immediately opened the door for more playing opportunities for LA Clippers players like Terance Mann and Luke Kennard, and […] The post 2 Clippers players expected to take big...2021
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• Once and for all, Duke has to accept that this team belongs to Luke Kennard
The Blue Devils narrowly avoided disaster on Saturday, thanks mostly to Kennard...2017
• Paul George reacts to Clippers’ 35-point comeback, Luke Kennard’s game winner
This 2021-22 NBA season has been one of the toughest to predict outcomes for, and the Los Angeles Clippers have been the toughest team to gauge. After losing a tough game to the struggling New York Knicks on Sunday, Luke Kennard and the Clippers took on the Washington Wizards Tuesday night hoping to get back […] The post Paul George reacts to Clippers’ 35-point comeback, Luke Kennard&#...2022
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• Report: Clippers’ Luke Kennard purchases $5.5 million Tarzana home
The LA Clippers and guard Luke Kennard agreed to a four-year, $56 million rookie contract extension last summer shortly after being traded to Los Angeles. If that deal, which could reach up to $64 million with incentives, wasn’t enough proof that the Clippers believed in him, Kennard just doubled down on it. According to Dirt.com, […] The post Report: Clippers’ Luke Kennard purch...2021
• Luke Kennard reveals decision on joining Stephen Curry in 3-point contest at All-Star Weekend
The LA Clippers have continued to plug away at the season as they continue without stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. On Friday night, the team dropped to 25-26 with a loss to the Miami Heat, but Luke Kennard turned into a little bit of a Stephen Curry. Kennard missed was in health and safety […] The post Luke Kennard reveals decision on joining Stephen Curry in 3-point contest at All-Star...2022
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• WATCH: Adam Sandler shows up at Duke, plays pickup game with Luke Kennard
Sandler has confidence in his jumper even playing alongside a future NBA player...2017
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• Is Luke Kennard playing tonight? Injury update on Lakers sharpshooter
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• Lakers’ X-factor against Thunder is … Luke Kennard

The Lakers have a Luke Kennard problem. He defers too much. Against a Thunder team with the NBA’s top-rated defense, Kennard will be the X-factor in their second-round playoff series.......2026
• Lakers’ X-factor against Thunder is … Luke Kennard

The Lakers have a Luke Kennard problem. He defers too much. Against a Thunder team with the NBA’s top-rated defense, Kennard will be the X-factor in their second-round playoff series. Without Luka Doncic, the Thunder will collapse on LeBron James and Austin Reaves. The Lakers need more from Luke Kennard if they want to defeat......2026
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• How Lakers can maximize Austin Reaves, Luke Kennard

As Austin Reaves was ramping up to make his eventual return to the court from a strained left oblique, Lakers coach JJ Redick was asked: How would the team manage Reaves’ role after Luke Kennard’s emergence in the playoffs?...2026
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• How Lakers can maximize Austin Reaves, Luke Kennard

As Austin Reaves was ramping up to make his eventual return to the court from a strained left oblique, Lakers coach JJ Redick was asked: How would the team manage Reaves’ role after Luke Kennard’s emergence in the playoffs?...2026
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• NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Anthony Davis traded again? Luke Kennard stays with Lakers?
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• Why Lakers’ relatively quiet 2026 trade deadline is paying off in NBA playoffs
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• Why Lakers’ relatively quiet 2026 trade deadline is paying off in NBA playoffs
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• How To Watch Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Game 3: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• Rui Hachimura Embracing Playoffs Spotlight: ‘I Was Living For This Moment’

Rui Hachimura isn’t the loudest name in the Los Angeles Lakers playoff run, but his impact has been impossible to ignore. While much of the early postseason praise has gone to teammates like Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard, Hachimura has quietly become one of the most important pieces in the Lakers’ rotation, and it’s no […] The post Rui Hachimura Embracing Playoffs Spotlight: ‘I Was Liv...2026
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• Pistons vs. Lakers Discussion: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More
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• NBA’s 6 best moves of the offseason, ranked

Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post Ranking the 6 best NBA moves of the offseason so far. Is there one more big move left in the NBA offseason? A year ago, the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves completed a buzzer-beater blockbuster that exchanged Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo on the eve of media day. The year before that, Damian Lillard was traded to th...2025
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• 30 players most likely to be moved at the NBA trade deadline

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Let’s jump around the league to find the players most likely to get relocated at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. In a now-annual tradition at SB Nation, we are scouring through the internet’s endless supply of NBA trade rumors and asking around our NBA team site network to ask our local experts (alongside some national analysis from yours truly) to see ...2025
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• Duke basketball’s best ever recruits of the one-and-done era, ranked
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• Duke Commit Luke Kennard Surpassed LeBron James on Ohio’s All-Time HS Scoring List (VIDEO)
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