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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 7
Kevon Looney Gives Reason For Picking 55 As Lakers Jersey Number
Los Angeles Lakers big man Kevon Looney will be an important piece of the roster this season. While Walker Kessler is slotted in as the starting center, Looney looks to be the primary backup and will provide size, physicality, rebounding and championship experience for this squad.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 6
Kevon Looney Enjoyed Getting To Know New Lakers Teammates During Minicamp
Kevon Looney is one of numerous new additions to the Los Angeles Lakers this summer and he brings veteran, championship experience. Along with backing up Walker Kessler, the UCLA product should offer his teammates insight into what it takes to be a winning player.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 5
Kevon Looney Speaks On Luka Doncic’s Leadership And State Of The Lakers After First Team Minicamp
Critics are still split on how the Lakers stack up against the rest of the Western Conference. With the Thunder, Spurs, and Timberwolves widely viewed as the favorites, there’s a growing sentiment that the Lakers still need a few more moves before they can truly compete for the title.
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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 4
Kevon Looney: Lakers Willing To ‘Run Through Wall’ For Luka Doncic After Slovenia Minicamp
Kevon Looney is — as things stand — the Los Angeles Lakers’ backup center. That role will involve catching lobs from Luka Doncic, grabbing rebounds and playing defense.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 26
Kevon Looney Discusses Kobe Bryant’s Influence On Him
There are many players in the NBA today who grew up watching, idolizing and emulating Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. His impact on the game stretches around the world and one person who is among the many who wanted to be him is new Lakers signing Kevon Looney.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 23
Kevon Looney Explains What He Hopes To Provide To Younger Lakers Players
One defining trait of the overhauled Los Angeles Lakers roster is just how young the team has become. Last season, the Lakers had LeBron James as the oldest player at 41 years old, but also had two other 30-plus players and five that were 29 or older.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 17
Kevon Looney Has ‘Chip On My Shoulder’ This Season
As it currently stands, the only other true center on the Los Angeles Lakers roster aside from starter Walker Kessler is veteran Kevon Looney. While he spent last season with the New Orleans Pelicans, Looney spent the first 10 years of his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors where he won multiple NBA Championships.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 9
Kevon Looney Details Expected Role With Lakers
Once the Los Angeles Lakers traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards, they needed to fill the backup center role behind newly acquired Walker Kessler.
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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 2
Kevon Looney Is Cousin Of Another Former Lakers Player
As Kevon Looney joins the Los Angeles Lakers, it appears he already has some ties to the organization. Looney played with Nick Young on the 2018 Warriors, winning their first championship together.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 30
Kevon Looney Glad He Doesn’t Need To Play Against Luka Doncic Anymore
The frontcourt of the Los Angeles Lakers has undergone a complete makeover as the team acquired center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade to be the ideal big to partner with superstar guard Luka Doncic.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26
Luka Doncic gives Lakers a golden opportunity to restore their glory
The Lakers have been handed the type of opportunity most franchises spend decades chasing.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 26
Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Is Kevon Looney’s Favorite Player
Reconfiguring the center room was a checklist item for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason and they did so by acquiring Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade and signing veteran Kevon Looney to a one-year, veteran minimum deal.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 23
Kevon Looney Compares Luka Doncic To Stephen Curry
The Los Angeles Lakers found their new backup center when they signed Kevon Looney to a one-year, $3.9 million contract for the 2026-27 season. Looney played for the New Orleans Pelicans last season after beginning his career with the Golden State Warriors, where he teamed up with Stephen Curry and won three NBA championships.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 20
Kevon Looney Excited To Team With Walker Kessler
Heading into this offseason, a big area of emphasis for the Los Angeles Lakers was bolstering the center position. They were able to do exactly that by bringing in Walker Kessler via a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz and then signing backup center Kevon Looney.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 15
Kevon Looney Excited To Team With Luka Doncic And Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers have overhauled their entire roster this offseason, but especially at the center position, bringing in Walker Kessler and Kevon Looney to replace Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 14
Kevon Looney ‘Couldn’t Turn Down’ Opportunity To Join Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with both players in last year’s center rotation after acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz as the splash deal of the offseason.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 13
Lakers Sign Kevon Looney To One-Year Contract
The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed center Kevon Looney to a one-year contract that is reported to be worth $3.9 million. It will go on the books as a veteran minimum deal for the Lakers.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7
Lakers are signing a three-time NBA champion
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to beef up their frontcourt, this time by adding a three-time NBA champion.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 7
Lakers add veteran center Kevon Looney on one-year deal
The Lakers have added another veteran to their revamped frontcourt. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Los Angeles has agreed to a one-year contract with free agent center Kevon Looney.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 7
Lakers, Kevon Looney Agree To One-Year Deal
The Lakers and free agent center Kevon Looney have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, agent Todd Ramasar tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 5
Lakers are being linked to a 3-time NBA champion in free agency
The Los Angeles Lakers may be trying to bring a former UCLA kid home. Veteran NBA big man Kevon Looney is on the Lakers’ radar in free agency, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Saturday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2
Knicks may have found Mitchell Robinson's replacement
The New York Knicks lost one of the glue guys from their championship run. Have they identified a replacement?
New Orleans Pelicans News / Hoops Rumors / June 26
Pelicans To Decline 2026/27 Team Option On Kevon Looney
The Pelicans are expected to decline their $8MM team option on Kevon Looney for next season, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (via Twitter). Looney will be headed for unrestricted free agency.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 15, 2025
Kevon Looney felt disrespected by Warriors
Kevon Looney has been one of the Golden State Warriors’ stalwarts over the last decade, but the team appears to have alienated him with how they handled him during the playoffs.
Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker / November 13, 2024
Three Warriors stats fueling hot start
The Golden State Warriors have officially put the league back on notice. Here are three stats that have fueled the team's hot start.
Golden State Warriors News / Larry Brown Sports / June 23, 2024
Report reveals Warriors’ plan for key veteran
Change appears to be imminent for the Golden State Warriors this offseason. But at least one veteran free agent reportedly won’t be impacted by the team’s impending roster turnover.
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