KEVON LOONEY NEWS

Records double-double Tuesday Looney supplied 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one block in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 134-124 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Looney was active on both ends of the court and was rewarded with a double-double thanks to his efficiency from the floor and energy on the glass. Looney has been particularly active on the offensive glass, grabbing at least five in his last two contests and six Tuesday. Plus, Looney has also recorded back-to-back double-doubles for the first time in the current campaign, so he's trending in the right direction. Looney is averaging 7.3 points and 9.8 rebounds per game in February.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in win Looney amassed 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds and four assists over 31 minutes during Monday's 135-126 win over Washington.

Impact Looney has now recorded double-digit rebounds in three of his last four games, but he notched his first double-double during that stretch thanks to an efficient night from the field. The veteran big man's scoring production is often sporadic, but fantasy managers can count on him for a handful of rebounds per night and occasional solid production in peripheral categories. Over his last 16 appearances (10 starts), Looney is averaging 7.3 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals-plus-blocks, which are all slightly above his season averages.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors beat Wizards 135-126, snap two-game losing streak

Andrew Wiggins had 29 points and seven rebounds, Klay Thompson scored 27, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Washington Wizards 135-126 in their final home game before the All-...

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grabs 13 boards in loss Looney had two points (1-1 FG), 13 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals across 23 minutes during Saturday's 109-103 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Though the Lakers held the edge in rebounding for the night, Looney did his part on the glass, posting the Warriors' best total. Looney's scoring will rarely impress, but with a ceiling of 20 rebounds and an average of 8.6 boards over 56 games this season, the center can certainly help fantasy teams as a streaming option in that category.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting lineup Looney is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus Portland, C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Looney will replace Jonathan Kuminga in the starting five Wednesday. The 26-year-old big man is averaging 7.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 23.2 minutes across his last five games.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Looney isn't starting Monday's game against the Thunder, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact Looney will return to a bench role after starting Golden State's last two matchups. Jonathan Kuminga draws the start at power forward, and Draymond Green moves to center with Looney set to operate as a reserve Monday evening.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking in starting five Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said after Saturday's 119-113 win over the Mavericks that Looney will remain in the starting five moving forward, 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports...

Impact Before starting in both of the Warriors' last two games, Looney had come off the bench in five of his proceeding seven appearances while Kerr deployed a three-guard starting five of Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole and Klay Thompson and had power forward Draymond Green shift up to center. As the first big man off the bench, Looney's minutes weren't dramatically affected, but Kerr evidently feels that the low-usage, defensive-minded center is a better fit for the top unit than Poole, who moved to the bench Saturday. The Warriors may have room for both Poole and Looney in the starting five Monday against the Thunder, however, as Curry exited in the third quarter of Saturday's contest with a left knee injury and is looking iffy as Golden State heads into a three-game week.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City visits Golden State after Gilgeous-Alexander's 42-point game

Oklahoma City visits the Golden State Warriors after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points in the Thunder's 153-121 win over the Houston Rockets

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against Dallas Looney is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The return of Looney to the starting lineup will allow Golden State to play with a more traditional lineup, slotting Klay Thompson in the backcourt alongside Stephen Curry, while Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green will occupy the forward spots. Looney is averaging 6.7 points and 8.6 rebounds per game across 47 starts this season.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Looney will enter the first unit for Thursday's game in Denver, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact Looney will draw the starting nod in place of Klay Thompson (rest) alongside Draymond Green in the frontcourt. In his last nine appearances as a starter, Looney has averaged 7.9 points, 11.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 26.3 minutes.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Narrowly misses double-double Looney had 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 119-114 overtime loss to Minnesota.

Impact Looney fell just one rebound shy of his first double-double since Jan. 22 and shot efficiently. He's scored in double figures in two of his last three contests, but his shot volume continues to be limited. Looney is averaging only 4.7 field-goal attempts over his last 10 contests.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Looney isn't starting Monday's game against the Thunder, Madeline Kenney of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Looney recently lost his starting spot to Jordan Poole as the Warriors turn to more of a small-ball look, but he was reinserted into the starting lineup last Friday with Andrew Wiggins out due to an illness. However, Wiggins has been cleared and will return to the Warriors' first five Monday, sending Looney back to a bench role. The veteran center has made just three appearances as a reserve this season, but he's posting 6.7 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 20.0 minutes in those contests.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 12-and-8 in start Looney supplied 12 points (6-7 FG, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 129-117 win over Toronto.

Impact Looney was back in the starting lineup Friday, falling just two rebounds short of a double-double. With Andrew Wiggins (illness) sidelined for a second straight game, Looney was inserted back into the opening unit after Jonathan Kuminga assumed that role in the previous game. As soon as Wiggins returns, Looney is likely to shift back to the bench, leaving him as nothing more than a rebounds streamer.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Friday Looney will start Friday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Jonathan Kuminga drew a start in place of Andrew Wiggins (illness) Wednesday, but Looney gets the nod Friday with Wiggins still sidelined. Looney has started 45 of 48 appearances, averaging 6.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 23.6 minutes during those contests, so it's certainly a role he's familiar with.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double off bench Looney had 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-8 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and two steals over 20 minutes during Sunday's 120-116 loss to the Nets.

Impact Looney missed just two shots from the field and registered double-digit rebounds for the ninth time across his last 12 appearances. It wouldn't be shocking if this double-double moves Looney back to the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Grizzlies, as he has started in all but two outings this season. He's averaging 7.5 points and 11.9 rebounds per game in January.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

O'Neale's late 3-pointer lifts Nets past Warriors 120-116

Royce O’Neale hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 28.5 seconds left, and the Brooklyn Nets capitalized on Golden State’s third straight game squandering a double-digit lead, beating the...

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Racks up 17 boards Looney accumulated four points (2-4 FG), 17 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals in 32 minutes during Friday's 120-114 victory over the Cavaliers.

Impact Looney was solid on limited chances from the field and dominated on the boards. He snagged 11 of his 17 rebounds on the defensive end. Looney also swatted away two shots, marking his first two blocks since Jan. 4.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Looney is starting at center in Friday's game against Cleveland, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact Looney played a reserve role in the Warriors' previous game against the Celtics for matchup reasons. He is back in his usual starting role Friday.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Looney will be available off the bench Thursday against Boston, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact Looney will not start for the first time this season as coach Steve Kerr opts for a small ball lineup that features Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green in the frontcourt. Considering Boston has also shown the propensity to play small, Looney could be squeezed off the floor, forcing fantasy managers to proceed with caution.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Why have technology if we’re going to ignore it?' Load management remains divisive in NBA

Fans hate it. Players are split on it. But how important is load management in the NBA? Ric Bucher breaks down how today's game is actually...

JANUARY 6, 2023

Fantastic two-way performance Looney put up eight points (4-6 FG), 15 rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 122-119 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Looney had one of his best performances of the year Wednesday, putting in a strong effort on the glass and on defense. He is averaging 10.4 rebounds per game since December and has secured at least 11 boards in each of the past four games.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits game winner Looney finished with 14 points (4-8 FG, 6-8 FT), 20 rebounds, four assists and one block in 32 minutes during Monday's 143-141 double-overtime victory over the Hawks.

Impact Looney grabbed a season-high 20 boards and notched his fourth double-double of the campaign, but the highlight of his night was tipping in the game-winning shot as time expired in the second overtime. Looney's positive impact on Golden State goes largely unnoticed in fantasy, but the veteran big man is still capable of breakout showings on occasion. Across 38 appearances, Looney is averaging 6.7 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 23.1 minutes per game.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson's season-best 54 leads Warriors past Hawks in 2OT

Kevon Looney tipped in the game-winner on his own offensive rebound as the final buzzer sounded in the second overtime after missing moments before, Klay Thompson scored a season-b...

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flirts with double-double Looney had 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 110-105 victory over the Hornets.

Impact Looney came up one rebound short of the double-double milestone, a feat he's achieved three times this season. Rebounds are usually not a problem for Looney, but his scoring ability is a serious deficiency and affects his fantasy usability. He's an everyday starter, but Looney is a high-variance fantasy prospect.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE