KEVON LOONEY NEWS

Falters in start Looney accumulated five points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and six rebounds over 17 minutes during Saturday's 126-119 loss to San Antonio.

Impact Looney remained in the starting lineup, although his production does not reflect that of what might be considered a typical starter. He has now opened for three straight games, averaging 4.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 15.7 minutes per contest.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will start vs. Charlotte Looney (knee) will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.

Impact With Yves Missi ruled out due to an illness, Looney will get the nod in the first five. He'll be joined by Jeremiah Fears, Jordan Poole, Trey Murphy and Herbert Jones.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans coach Willie Green takes job-security questions in stride after an 0-6 start

Pelicans coach Willie Green says questions about his job security are to be expected after an 0-6 start

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Serves as backup center in debut Looney (knee) recorded three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block across 16 minutes in Sunday's 137-106 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Making his Pelicans debut after he had missed the team's first five games while recovering from a left knee sprain, Looney ousted Derik Queen for the top backup job at center behind starter Yves Missi. Though he's a rugged defender and strong rebounder, Looney's low-usage game will make it difficult to extract much fantasy value from him, especially while he's stuck in a sub-20-minute role.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevon Looney produces painful Pelicans debut after Warriors departure The return of former Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney has done nothing to stop the woes at the New Orleans Pelicans, with the franc...

NOVEMBER 3 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points to help keep Thunder unbeaten, Pelicans winless

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 137-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Available Sunday Looney (knee) is available Sunday against the Thunder, per Will Guillory of The Athletic.

Impact Looney has been bothered by knee soreness since the Pelicans' first preseason game in Melbourne, but he will suit up for the first time during the regular season Sunday. Looney will have to battle for minutes amongst a crowded center room, including Derik Queen, Yves Missi, and DeAndre Jordan.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kevon Looney faces instant regret in departing Warriors after early nightmare No one can begrudge Kevon Looney for taking the money and departing the Golden State Warriors this offseason, but that doesn't mean the vete...

NOVEMBER 2 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Questionable for Sunday Looney (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Thunder.

Impact This is Looney's first questionable tag of the season as he inches closer to his debut for the Pelicans. Once Looney gets the green light, it's possible he soaks up the minutes currently assigned to DeAndre Jordan, but the rotations in New Orleans still appear to be fluid with the team off to a poor start.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder play the Pelicans on 6-game win streak

Oklahoma City is looking to continue its six-game win streak with a victory against New Orleans

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Downgraded to out Looney is out for Friday's game against the Clippers with a sprained left knee.

Impact While it's not surprising that Looney was downgraded from doubtful to out, he appears to be inching closer toward making his season debut. The veteran big man will hope to return Sunday in Oklahoma City. In the meantime, DeAndre Jordan should be able to stick around in the New Orleans rotation.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Kevon Looney's absence exposes Pelicans' biggest weakness The New Orleans Pelicans have been disastrous at rebounding the basketball in the absence of Kevon Looney, but his return may come too late.

OCTOBER 31 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Doubtful for Friday Looney (knee) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Clippers.

Impact The doubtful designation is actually an upgrade for Looney, who has been out for the start of the campaign with a sprained knee. Although he's inching closer to a season debut, Looney's likely absence should allow Yves Missi, Derik Queen and DeAndre Jordan to share the center minutes.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans faces Los Angeles on 4-game skid

New Orleans looks to end its four-game slide with a win over Los Angeles

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Murray leads Denver against New Orleans after 43-point performance

Denver plays the New Orleans Pelicans after Jamal Murray scored 43 points in the Denver Nuggets' 127-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Boston visits New Orleans after Brown's 41-point game

Boston faces the New Orleans Pelicans after Jaylen Brown scored 41 points in the Celtics' 119-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Kevon Looney has already forced Pelicans into a desperate move Warriors never needed The Golden State Warriors might have regularly been on the hunt for an upgrade from Kevon Looney in recent years, but they never really reac...

OCTOBER 27 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Pelicans sign center DeAndre Jordan following injuries to Kevon Looney and Yves Missi

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed 17-year NBA veteran center DeAndre Jordan as they cope with recent injuries to Kevon Looney and Yves Missi

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Wembanyama leads San Antonio against New Orleans after 40-point game

San Antonio plays the New Orleans Pelicans after Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in the Spurs' 125-92 win against the Dallas Mavericks

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Memphis starts 2025-26 season at home against New Orleans

The Memphis Grizzlies open the season at home against the New Orleans Pelicans

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Pelicans Announce Promising Injury Update for Rookie Derik Queen The New Orleans Pelicans have an interesting team this upcoming season. After adding new players like Jordan Poole and Kevon Looney, and sta...

OCTOBER 18 • SI.COM

Pelicans biggest weakness gets weaker following preseason loss to Magic With Kevon Looney going down with an injury, the Pelicans need one of their young bigs to step up, but it's obvious it won't be this multipl...

OCTOBER 17 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Kevon Looney's injury isn't reason for Pelicans fans to hit the panic button The New Orleans Pelicans' free agent signing, Kevon Looney, being sidelined for 2-3 weeks is very far from a nightmare.

OCTOBER 16 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Pelicans are already having painful effect on Kevon Looney after Warriors departure Kevon Looney had become the ironman of the Golden State Warriors over the past few years, but unfortunately that hasn't translated to his ne...

OCTOBER 16 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

New Orleans Pelicans Served Devastating Blow to Their Frontcourt The New Orleans Pelicans' center Kevon Looney has been ruled out with a knee injury for two to three weeks.

OCTOBER 16 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM