Luke Kennard is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and joining the Phoenix Suns in free agency. Multiple outlets report that the guard, who played for the Lakers last season, will not return to Los Angeles for the 2026-27 season. He is described as an unrestricted free agent at the time of negotiations. Reports state that Kennard has agreed to a two-year contract with Phoenix worth $13 million. The move ends his brief stint with the Lakers, which sources characterize as lasting about half a season. The agreement completes the free-agent process between Kennard and the Suns, while it confirms he will not be part of the Lakers’ roster going forward. No additional on-the-record details about options, incentives, or medical terms are provided in the excerpts.