Lakers sign center Kevon Looney to one-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:27 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed veteran center Kevon Looney to a one-year contract valued at $3.9 million. This move comes after a series of offseason changes, including the trading of Deandre Ayton and the signing of Walker Kessler as starting center. Looney, a three-time NBA champion, is expected to provide experience and depth at the backup center position after a season with the New Orleans Pelicans where he averaged 2.8 points and 5.6 rebounds over 21 games.
- •Lakers aim for championship contention this summer.
- •Looney has previously won three NBA titles with the Warriors.
- •The contract is for one year at $3.9 million.
- •Lakers traded Deandre Ayton to the Wizards before signing Looney.
- •Looney averaged 2.8 points and 5.6 rebounds last season.
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers fill need at backup center, sign three-time champ Kevon Looney
"The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a deal with Kevon Looney. Here are the details.
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