Reporter expects 3x time champion to depart Golden State Warriors in the offseason
Kevon Looney’s career at the Golden State Warriors has never really been in question over recent seasons, with the veteran center having largely been regarded as a consistent and ever-reliable presence both from an on and off-court perspective.
Looney had the opportunity to leave in free agency of 2022, but as has long been the case, his value to the Warriors was always going to soar past what rival teams may have been willing to offer. The franchise recommitted to the now 28-year-old on a three-year, $22.5 million contract, one that’s often been seen as a team-friendly deal.
But Looney’s production has taken a nosedive this season, to the point where there were murmurs that he could be moved before the trade deadline earlier this month. While that didn’t materialize, it was still an indication that the three-time champion is no longer the staple he once was.
The nine-year veteran could see his future raised again in the offseason, with Looney holding an $8 million deal for 2024-25 of which only $3 million is guaranteed. On a recent episode of the Warriors Plus Minus podcast, The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami stated his belief that Looney won’t be on the team next season.
