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.
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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.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Rejoins reserves
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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.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Returns to starting unit
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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.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Retreats to bench Sunday
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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.
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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.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Moves to bench
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Looney will come off the bench for Saturday's game versus Dallas, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Looney was previously on the injury report with an illness, but it's unclear if this is related to that. Trayce Jackson-Davis will replace Looney in the first unit, and it's no secret that the rookie has made a significant impact for Golden State in recent games.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Gets green light for Saturday
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Looney (illness) will play Saturday against the Mavericks, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.
Looney was added to the injury report due to an illness, but it won't force him to miss any time. He's averaging 4.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 12 December appearances.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Iffy against Dallas
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Looney is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Mavericks due to an illness.
Looney is in danger of missing his first game this season Friday due to a non-COVID illness. If the 27-year-old center is ruled out, Trayce Jackson-Davis and Dario Saric will likely receive extended minutes.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Fails to deliver Monday
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Looney recorded four points (2-3 FG), three rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes during Monday's 120-114 loss to the Nuggets.
Looney struggled again in the loss, continuing his poor season. Despite starting the majority of Golden State's games, he has barely been a top 200 player to this point. When Draymond Green eventually returns from his suspension, Looney could see his role reduced even further than it already has. Outside of limited appeal as a rebounds streamer, Looney does not belong on a standard-league roster.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Minimal impact Saturday
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Looney amassed four points (2-5 FG), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 124-120 victory over Brooklyn.
Looney managed just four points in the win, adding seven rebounds in another modest performance. Even with Draymond Green (suspension) out, Looney has not been able to make the most of a favorable situation. His lack of offensive versatility and an inability to produce on the defensive end means he should be viewed as nothing more than a streaming consideration.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Starting against OKC
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Looney is in the Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area for Friday's game versus the Thunder,
Looney will start for the second straight game ahead of Dario Saric. Looney has started in 18 of his previous 21 appearances and is averaging 5.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 22.8 minutes across those starts.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Coming off bench
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Looney will play a reserve role in Saturday's tilt against the Clippers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Looney will come off the bench in favor of Dario Saric, as head coach Steve Kerr will opt to go with a smaller lineup to spread the floor. The big man has averaged 7.5 points and 11.5 rebounds across 25.5 minutes in two games off the bench this season.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Minimal factor in win
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Looney racked up two points (0-4 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 13 minutes during Thursday's 120-114 win over the Clippers.
Looney played his second-fewest minutes of the season and failed to deliver meaningful production again. Over his last five appearances (all starts), Looney has averaged just 4.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 21.0 minutes per game. At this point, Dario Saric is the more attractive fantasy option in Golden State's frontcourt, regardless of who's in the starting lineup.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Starting against OKC
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Looney is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Thunder, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Looney moves back into the starting unit after he posted a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double against the Thunder on Thursday. Looney's return to the lineup pushes Dario Saric back to a bench role. However, Looney has not been a must-roster fantasy option, averaging 5.8 points and 8.8 rebounds per game as a starter through 11 contests.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Double-double off bench
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Looney ended with 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 128-109 loss to the Thunder.
With Draymond Green (suspension) in street clothes, the Warriors started Dario Saric and Jonathan Kuminga in the frontcourt and left Looney on the bench for the second straight game, and the 27-year-old center responded with his first double-double of the season. Looney's numbers to begin 2023-24 have been nearly identical to last year's production, giving him limited utility in shallower formats, but his fantasy does rise in leagues that use split rebounding categories -- seven of his 11 boards Thursday came on the offensive end, and he's averaging a career-high 3.5 offensive rebounds through 13 games out of 9.2 total rebounds a contest.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Grabs 13 rebounds in loss
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Looney contributed two points (1-2 FG), 13 rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes during Saturday's 118-110 loss to the Cavaliers.
Looney attempted only two shots in the loss, but he more than satisfied his center requirements with a double-digit rebound total. Although you can never depend on a big scoring night from Looney, he keeps the Warriors from being outmatched in the paint, which will happen occasionally when coach Steve Kerr elects to use a small-ball approach against certain opponents.
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Warriors' Kevon Looney: Scores season-high 10
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Looney accumulated 10 points (5-6 FG), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 25 minutes during Monday's 120-109 victory over the Pistons.
Looney put forth a typical, unspectacular effort while anchoring the Warriors' defense against a shorthanded Pistons frontcourt. His six shot attempts matched his season high, but his six rebounds were his second-lowest total through seven games thus far.
