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Kevon Looney Signs Two-Year, $16 Million Deal With Pelicans

The Warriors have targeted veteran center Al Horford to replace their long-standing anchor in free agency.

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Overview

  • Looney agreed on June 30 to a two-year, $16 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, ending his decade-long tenure in Golden State.
  • He will reunite with former Warriors teammate Jordan Poole and compete for minutes alongside centers Yves Missi, Derik Queen and Kelly Olynyk in New Orleans’s frontcourt.
  • A three-time NBA champion with the Warriors, Looney averaged 4.5 points and 6.1 rebounds over 76 games in 2024–25 and was prized for his defense and screen setting.
  • Following his departure, Golden State has identified All-Star center Al Horford as its leading candidate to shore up the center position.
  • The Warriors now have six roster spots to fill and must navigate tight salary-cap and luxury-tax restrictions to sustain their core.