Overview

• Kevon Looney, a four-time NBA champion, has departed the Warriors after ten seasons to join the Pelicans on a two-year, $16 million contract.
• The 29-year-old center averaged 4.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game in 2024-25 and led all reserves with 426 total rebounds.
• Over his decade in Golden State, Looney appeared in 599 games, started 262 and maintained a 289-game consecutive streak from March 2021 to March 2024.
• Golden State will rely on Draymond Green and Quinten Post as its primary centers and gain added salary cap flexibility.
• New Orleans bolsters its frontcourt depth by pairing Looney’s veteran rebounding and leadership with Yves Missi, Derik Queen and Kelly Olynyk.