Kevon Looney News, Rumors, Updates - New Orleans Pelicans

Does not play Sunday Looney was a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Warriors.

Impact After starting the last six games, Looney was relegated to the bench in favor of rookie Derik Queen, and ended up not appearing in the game at all. It remains to be seen whether Looney's role has completely disappeared or if the decision to not be played was matchup based, but with Zion Williamson (hamstring) also returning to the mix soon, Looney may not see the court consistently moving forward.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans make unthinkable decision on Warriors' legend Kevon Looney After the firing of Willie Green 24 hours earlier, new interim coach James Borrego clearly wasn't in a sentimental mood in his first game in...

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

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NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Moves to second unit Looney will come off the bench for Sunday's game against the Warriors.

Impact The Pelicans have a new head coach and the team will already make some tweaks with rookie Derik Queen getting the starting nod. It remains to be seen if Looney or Yves Missi will soak up the backup center minutes Sunday, and moving forward, for that matter.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans fire coach Willie Green 12 games into his fifth season, name James Borrego interim coach

The New Orleans Pelicans have fired coach Willie Green on the heels of a 2-10 start to his fifth season in charge

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Warriors vindicated for letting former champion walk in free agency The Golden State Warriors parted ways with Kevon Looney in free agency.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Sees 16 minutes as starter Looney produced two points (1-4 FG), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 16 minutes during Monday's 121-98 loss to the Suns.

Impact Yves Missi was cleared to return from a three-game absence after battling an illness, but oddly enough, he didn't see the floor. Despite his newfound role, Looney has been unable to make a big impact in fantasy thus far. Through five appearances, he's averaging 3.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 15.9 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • 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.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • 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

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • 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.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

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