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Kevon Looney gained the attention of the NBA after contributing significantly to Golden State’s victory. Several different teams have already expressed interest in acquiring him once he is eligible to become a free agent. Check out the best bookmakers for betting on the NBA.
NBA Insider Marc Stein claims that the Hornets and Kings are among the teams interested in recruiting Looney away from the Warriors.
“After playing a pivotal role in Golden State’s championship success, Kevon Looney’s forthcoming free agency will be monitored more closely than anyone might have imagined a month ago,” Stein said.
“Charlotte and Sacramento, soon to be coached by Golden State assistant Mike Brown, are among the teams said to be interested in signing Looney away from the Warriors, who spent nearly $350 million this season on salary and luxury tax for their championship roster.” He continued.
Having just recruited Mike Brown as their new head coach, the Kings are hoping to bring in a familiar figure to work alongside him in Sacramento. The Hornets, on the other hand, are attempting to do the same.
Warriors assistant coach Kenny Atkinson and Charlotte were “closing in” on an agreement to make Atkinson the new head coach of the Hornets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who cited unnamed sources, Atkinson turned down the job to remain with the Warriors.
Incredible as it may sound, Looney appeared in all 82 of the Warriors’ games during the 2021-22 season and started 80 of those games, averaging 6.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists while shooting 57.1 percent from the field.
Additionally, he played in 22 postseason games, starting 13 of them. He averaged 5.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while shooting 65.9 percent from the field.
During Golden State’s run in the postseason, the Warriors’ Iron Man was incredible, with breakout performances in both the Western Conference semifinals and the Western Conference Finals.
He had reached his career-high point in Game 6 against the Memphis Grizzlies when he gathered 22 rebounds. A few nights later, he had what is likely the best game of his career.
He concluded the game against the Dallas Mavericks with a career-high 21 points on 10-of-14 shooting from the field, 12 rebounds, and two assists in 32 minutes game.
Charlotte’s interest in Looney is unsurprising given the team’s need for a quality interior presence to complement LaMelo Ball and the other shooters. Furthermore, the Hornets require a player who can contribute to the glass.
Mason Plumlee has one year left on his deal, but with Montrezl Harrell poised to become a free agent, Looney would be a solid addition to the team.
The Kings, on the other hand, don’t necessarily need Looney with Domantas Sabonis and Richaun Holmes on the roster. However, he would surely improve the team’s rebounding.
Looney is coming off a three-year, $14.5 million contract with the Golden State Warriors, who drafted him in the first round in 2015. He should get a significant rise ahead of the 2022-23 season, but the Warriors will have intense competition for his services.
Having won three championships with the Warriors, it would not be surprising to see Looney re-sign with the Warriors this summer and help the team challenge for another title in 2022-23 and beyond.
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