The Los Angeles Lakers hired sharpshooter Luke Kennard to address their below-average three-point shooting. The purple and gold parted ways with inconsistent Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick to surround Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reeves with more outside shooting.

have a chance Kennard He will make his first appearance in a big game on Saturday when the Lakers host the Golden State Warriors. The former Memphis Grizzlies guard is listed as questionable on the injury report as the team has yet to officially announce his deal.

Kennard has played in 46 games for the Atlanta Hawks this season and has a high shooting percentage from beyond the arc. He averaged 3.2 three-pointers per game and shot 49.7% from the field. The veteran defender is also an underrated playmaker and possesses the ability to handle the ball in tough situations. He averaged 7.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game for the Hawks.

Luka Doncic to miss Warriors game

this lakers They will be without their offensive engine Luka Doncic, who strained his left hamstring in the last game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He only played 16 minutes that night before exiting the game in excruciating pain. Doncic’s injury is not serious, and there is optimism that the Lakers may have the Slovenian superstar back in the rotation for the next game.

Meanwhile, the Lakers will also be without rookie Adou Thiero, who is recovering from a sprained right medial collateral ligament. He hasn’t had time to get back into action.

Where to watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors game?

Fans can watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors on NBC, while live streaming on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV apps and websites (regional restrictions may apply).

The Lakers take on the Warriors at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, at 8:30 pm ET (5:30 pm PT).