Warriors' Kevon Looney: Sniffs double-double in win
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Looney finished with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four blocks and two steals over 21 minutes during Thursday's 100-92 win over Portland.
Looney's usage has plummeted over the past few months, and he hasn't started since Jan. 25. The nine-year pro moved up the depth chart Thursday due to Draymond Green's (knee) absence, and although Looney will probably make the 15-man roster for the playoffs, consistent usage for the former first-unit center isn't guaranteed. Trayce Jackson-Davis has been the preferred second-unit frontcourt option recently, and the pecking order isn't expected to change unless coach Steve Kerr decides that a particular matchup favors Looney's skill set.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Back in rotation Tuesday
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Looney amassed seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 113-92 win over the Heat.
With Trayce Jackson-Davis (knee) sidelined, Looney logged 19 minutes in the win, the most he has played in over two months. Having sat out seven of the previous nine games, it's clear the Warriors are no longer reliant on Looney's defensive presence. Given he was not a must-roster player when starting, there is no reason to think he will have any value now that his role has been significantly reduced.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Decreased bench role
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Looney posted four points (2-2 FG), two rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes in the Warriors' 110-99 win against the Knicks on Thursday.
Looney has seen an immense decrease in playing time since being moved to the bench Jan. 27. Since then, the 28-year-old has averaged just 2.4 points and 3.8 rebounds in 10.0 minutes per game. Expect Looney to continue playing a small role off the bench behind Draymond Green and Dario Saric, especially if Trayce Jackson-Davis continues to carve out minutes as well.
Warriors' Kevon Looney: Logs no shots, pulls down 10 boards
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Looney closed Saturday's 141-134 overtime loss to the Hawks with 10 rebounds and one assist over 15 minutes.
Looney was not tasked with an enlarged role and made no plays offensively Saturday, even while Dario Saric (illness) was unavailable and Andrew Wiggins (ankle) exited early. Looney's passiveness on offense combined with his deteriorating ability to defend in space is leading to a minor bench role. Clint Capela and Onyeka Okongwu combined for 31 rebounds, which is a matchup that Looney has combated historically -- symbolizing how his inability to be a viable rotation player a limiting factor for Golden State moving forward.
Looney will come off the bench for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Looney will be replaced by Draymond Green in the first unit for Saturday's tilt. Since Green's return, Looney has played 18, 10 and 16 minutes and will likely remain in that range against the Lakers.
Looney is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Looney will replace Trayce Jackson-Davis in the starting lineup Wednesday. Looney is averaging 5.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 18.4 minutes across his last five starting appearances.
Looney isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Toronto, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Looney started the last two matchups and averaged 5.5 points and 4.0 rebounds in 17.0 minutes per game. However, he'll retreat to the bench Sunday while Trayce Jackson-Davis returns to the starting lineup.
Warriors' Kevon Looney: Moves into starting lineup
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Looney will move into the starting lineup for Thursday's game versus Denver, ESPN's Kendra Andrews reports.
Looney will replace Trayce Jackson-Davis in the starting lineup after playing in a reserve role for the past two games. This is possibly just a matchup move for Golden State, with coach Steve Kerr giving Looney the Nikola Jokic assignment early on.
