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Kevon Looney Returns to Chase Center as Pelicans Big After Decade With Warriors

The Warriors' pivot toward different center profiles plus a pause for Jonathan Kuminga's restricted free agency set the stage for Looney's two-year, $16 million deal with New Orleans.

Former Warrior Kevon Looney speaks at a pregame press conference on Nov. 29, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco (Joseph Dycus/Bay Area News Group)
May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) stands on the court during warmups against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Looney faced Golden State at Chase Center for the first time since leaving, saying he hopes to be remembered for toughness and reliability.
  • He left in free agency without receiving a Warriors offer, according to reporting, after the team waited on Kuminga's RFA decision.
  • The veteran is averaging 2.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 13.1 minutes in his first season with the Pelicans.
  • Local analysis ties Golden State's decision to a shift toward stretch and vertical bigs, citing Trayce Jackson-Davis, Al Horford and Quinten Post.
  • A three-time champion in Golden State, Looney logged one of the franchise's longest consecutive-games streaks, with supporters noting his rebounding, screening and leadership are hard to replace.