Report: Lakers acquire sharpshooter Luke Kennard from Hawks

The Los Angeles Lakers satisfied their need for a 3-point shooter on Thursday, reportedly acquiring guard Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks.

The Athletic reported Los Angeles is sending guard Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick to Atlanta for Kennard.

On the season, the Lakers are shooting 34.8% as a team from long distance.

Kennard, 29, is shooting an NBA-best 49.7% (74-of-149 shooting) from 3-point territory in 46 games off the bench this season and is a career 44.2% shooter from long range.