Kevon Looney joins Los Angeles Lakers on one-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 3:57 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Kevon Looney has signed a one-year contract worth $3.9 million with the Los Angeles Lakers as they rebuild after parting ways with LeBron James. Looney is expected to play a significant role alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, providing veteran leadership and championship experience. His skill set aligns with the Lakers' strategy, as he aims to free up teammates through effective screens, similar to his previous successes with the Golden State Warriors. This addition comes after the team also made other offseason adjustments, including trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards.
- •Looney signed a one-year contract with the Lakers worth $3.9 million.
- •He joins the team after the departure of LeBron James.
- •The Lakers are rebuilding around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
- •Looney aims to provide veteran leadership with championship experience.
- •Lakers also traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards.
- 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Kevon Looney's reason for joining the Los Angeles Lakers gets revealed
"Kevon Looney is now part of the Lakers, where he could play a huge role for a promising team.
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