Lakers Receive Concerning Luke Kennard Injury News Before Game 2 vs. Thunder
As the Los Angeles Lakers get set for Game 2 on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team has been hit with some unfortunate injury news.
The Lakers already knew that veteran forward Jarred Vanderbilt likely wouldn't be able to play in Game 2, but sharpshooter Luke Kennard's name popped up in the report on Wednesday.
Luke Kennard is Questionable to Play in Game 2 vs. Thunder
According to the team's injury report, Kennard has officially been listed as questionable to play in Thursday's game at the Paycom Center. The veteran guard is dealing with neck soreness.
Vanderbilt, however, hasn't been ruled out at this point, as he has been listed as doubtful due to his right finger dislocation.
A couple of Lakers updates to the injury report for tomorrow's game in OKC: Luke Kennard is QUESTIONABLE, Jarred Vanderbilt is DOUBTFUL pic.twitter.com/P3P3HQkabm
- Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) May 6, 2026
Although Vanderbilt will more than likely not play in Game 2 after suffering his gruesome finger injury, the fact that Kennard's name has surfaced on the report is obviously concerning, especially with the team already shorthanded in the backcourt without superstar Luke Doncic, who continues to work his way back from a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
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This story was originally published May 6, 2026 at 3:16 PM.