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Kevon Looney declares full health ahead of 2026-27 NBA season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 3:12 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Kevon Looney declares full health ahead of 2026-27 NBA season
Summary

During Media Day, Los Angeles Lakers backup center Kevon Looney announced he is fully healthy entering the 2026-27 NBA season. Looney, who has faced injury issues in the past, played just 21 games last year with the New Orleans Pelicans. He emphasized his recovery from a minor injury that affected his previous season. With his experience, including three championships with the Golden State Warriors, Looney aims to provide much-needed depth to a Lakers center position that has raised concerns among analysts.

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Status Watch
  • •Kevon Looney speaks on his health at Lakers Media Day.
  • •Looney averaged 5.6 rebounds in 14.7 minutes last season.
  • •He played only 21 games last year due to injury issues.
  • •Looney won three championships with the Golden State Warriors.
  • •The Lakers signed Looney to bolster their center depth.
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  • 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Kevon Looney says he's fully healthy heading into the 2026-27 season
What they're saying
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New Lakers backup center Kevon Looney said during Media Day on Monday that he's fully healthy, which wasn't the case last year.

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