Lakers Lock In Looney for Defense | San Jose News

Lakers just inked Kevon Looney to a one-year, $3.9M deal — a savvy move to bolster their backup center spot after trading Deandre Ayton and losing Jaxson Hayes. A three-time champ with Warriors roots and UCLA pedigree, Looney brings elite rebounding (9+ RPG in 2022-23) and defensive grit, even if his scoring is modest. He’ll likely share minutes with Sandro Mamukelashvili, stepping in for key defensive moments behind Walker Kessler. Despite the free agency window opening, Looney’s deal — along with Austin Reaves’ massive extension — remains unofficial, but all part of LA’s blueprint for a stacked 2024-25 season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7997b9ee972b14c2