May 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (5) goes to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) in the first quarter during game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

New Orleans Pelicans Sign 3x NBA Champion

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 30, 2025 7:22 PM ET

Kevon Looney had spent each of his first nine seasons playing for the Golden State Warriors.

That said, the three-time NBA Champion became a free agent on Monday night.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, he will now sign a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Via Charania: "Free agent center Kevon Looney has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell ESPN. Life Sports Agency CEO Todd Ramasar and the Pelicans reached a deal tonight for the three-time NBA champion who departs Golden State after 10 years."

Free agent center Kevon Looney has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell ESPN. Life Sports Agency CEO Todd Ramasar and the Pelicans reached a deal tonight for the three-time NBA champion who departs Golden State after 10 years. pic.twitter.com/FAvVBa4Tk6
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2025