Kevon Looney-New Orleans Pelicans Update

Former Golden State Warriors star Kevon Looney is set to leave for the New Orleans Pelicans, so what’s next for both teams? Read on to find out the latest on the rather bittersweet situation. Kevon Looney’s departure to the New Orleans Pelicans is the start of a new beginning. Looney, 29, agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with the Pelicans, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Looney’s agreement with the Pelicans shouldn’t come as a surprise, as his future was the subject of some doubt. Looney averaged 4.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, and shot 51.1% from the field, during the 2024-25 NBA regular season. Looney’s coming off a 2024-25 season in which he was downgraded to the bench he occupied during the height of the Warriors’ dynasty. Kevon Looney’s tenure with the Golden State Warriors came to an abrupt end, whether the Warriors fanbase believed so or not. However, Looney’s $8 million salary was only partially guaranteed, so the Warriors could have saved $5 million by waiving him before the