Kevon Looney signs one-year deal with Los Angeles Lakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 12:51 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Kevon Looney signed a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on July 8, 2026. After a single season with the New Orleans Pelicans, where he appeared in just 21 games, Looney aims to revitalize his career with the Lakers. His performance with the Pelicans was limited, averaging 2.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Despite struggles, Looney's reputation as a locker room leader remains strong, and he hopes to contribute more effectively to the Lakers roster.
- •Looney's contract is worth $3.9 million for one year.
- •He played only 21 games with the Pelicans last season.
- •Looney averaged 2.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
- •He is attempting to improve his three-point shooting.
- •Looney's best game featured 7 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists.
- 12:51 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-New Orleans Pelicans C Kevon Looney Signs With Los Angeles Lakers
"Kevin Looney signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.
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