NBA rumors: Kings, Hornets interested in Warriors' Kevon Looney in free agency

[NBC Sports BayArea]

Kevon Looney's breakout season with the Warriors has already captured the eyes of teams around the league as he enters free agency.

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[kingsboi]

I'd rather the Kings show interest in Payton if anyone from the Dubs squad

 

[The_Jamal]

I wouldn't say no to Looney though, although he would be 3rd on my list from those Warriors UFA. Super impactful defender, sneaking playmaking. He's not the spacer you'd want next to Sabonis, but he absolutely fulfils the rim protector/defender quota we need.

 

[kingsboi]

I wouldn't say no to Looney though, although he would be 3rd on my list from those Warriors UFA. Super impactful defender, sneaking playmaking. He's not the spacer you'd want next to Sabonis, but he absolutely fulfils the rim protector/defender quota we need.

Looney gives me Ekpe Udoh vibes

 

[The_Jamal]

Looney gives me Ekpe Udoh vibes

If Ekpe Udoh were good and capable of being a 20+ minute rotation player on a title team.. sure?

 

[kingsboi]

If Ekpe Udoh were good and capable of being a 20+ minute rotation player on a title team.. sure?

buyer needs to be aware of incoming Dubs free agents is all I'm saying

 

[The_Jamal]

buyer needs to be aware of incoming Dubs free agents is all I'm saying

Possibly, but considering we hired the guy who ran their defense, I think all those guys would be real valuable role players to usher in the Brown era

 

[kingsboi]

Possibly, but considering we hired the guy who ran their defense, I think all those guys would be real valuable role players to usher in the Brown era

as a Kings fans, you should know by now that any success that was part of another franchise has no merit when hired here until proven otherwise. History is on our side in this aspect and we have 8 or 9 years of Vivek to show for it. Rather than go for Looney, I'd love Monte to take a flier on Bamba, young big with lots of upside still.

 

[Kingz19]

To me, Looney is a guy that only makes sense on the Warriors

he would’ve probably been out of the league in a few years if he hadn’t been drafted by them

 

[SLAB]

This makes zero sense with Holmes around. And even if we trade him it only makes barely any sense.

 

[kingsboi]

To me, Looney is a guy that only makes sense on the Warriors

he would’ve probably been out of the league in a few years if he hadn’t been drafted by them

he is essentially what Festus Ezeli was for the Warriors and as soon as he was off the Warriors? out of the league

 

[iowamcnabb]

he is essentially what Festus Ezeli was for the Warriors and as soon as he was off the Warriors? out of the league

It’s risky signing role players from teams with as much success as the Warriors have had.
You just never know if you are getting that production or it they are a product of the system

 

[pdxKingsFan]

It’s risky signing role players from teams with as much success as the Warriors have had.
You just never know if you are getting that production or it they are a product of the system

absolutely and this is not a signing I'm particularly in favor of, but also having one or two guys from the Ws come over with Brown wouldn't be the worst thing to get some buy in and continuity for the new coach. biggest thing for me is not breaking the bank to do it.

 

[The_Jamal]

he is essentially what Festus Ezeli was for the Warriors and as soon as he was off the Warriors? out of the league

Lol. Once again, not even close.

Looney is an excellent basketball player. All those other jabronis were fringe nba talents. Just requires a basic look at his play and numbers

 

[kingsboi]

Lol. Once again, not even close.

Looney is an excellent basketball player. All those other jabronis were fringe nba talents. Just requires a basic look at his play and numbers

I disagree. But I suppose we will see in due time

 

[dude12]

The Kings do not need to worry about a backup center. I get he does what he does well but focus on the wings. Not sure how much better Looney is over Damian Jones to be honest

 

[kingsboi]

It’s risky signing role players from teams with as much success as the Warriors have had.
You just never know if you are getting that production or it they are a product of the system

personally not a fan of going after anyone on the Warriors other than maybe Payton because he is a great defender

 

[SacTownKid]

I think Looney would be a great backup C. Paying what he'd command for that role considering the Kings have max space ahead which this would interfere with is a no thanks. Also this is assuming he'd even want that role with Sac to begin with. His agent is just trying to use Sac to get his money. Isn't the first time and sure the Kings might have interest but this would be Dedmon/Holmes at a cost increase considering they better be getting Holmes of the books ASAP as it is. Dedmon in Sac shows that even if a player is worth it, you have to question whether or not they are worth it to you. Looney is a no.

 

[Kingster]

Why? The Kings can do better than Looney.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

Why? The Kings can do better than Looney.

Buckle up. We're going to be linked to everybody without a long term contract in Golden State until they have one elsewhere.

 

[Kingster]

Buckle up. We're going to be linked to everybody without a long term contract in Golden State until they have one elsewhere.

Curry?