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The Warriors guaranteed Looney's $8 million contract for 2024-25 on Monday, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports. There were rumors that Looney would be cut to create cap space this offseason after the veteran saw a reduced role following the emergence of Trayce Jackson-Davis. With Dario Saric set to hit unrestricted free agency at the end of June, Looney is currently an expensive backup behind Jackson-Davis, who figures to be an Opening Night starter in Year 2.
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Looney finished with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four blocks and two steals over 21 minutes during Thursday's 100-92 win over Portland. Looney's usage has plummeted over the past few months, and he hasn't started since Jan. 25. The nine-year pro moved up the depth chart Thursday due to Draymond Green's (knee) absence, and although Looney will probably make the 15-man roster for the playoffs, consistent usage for the former first-unit center isn't guaranteed. Trayce Jackson-Davis has been the preferred second-unit frontcourt option recently, and the pecking order isn't expected to change unless coach Steve Kerr decides that a particular matchup favors Looney's skill set.
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Looney amassed seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 113-92 win over the Heat. With Trayce Jackson-Davis (knee) sidelined, Looney logged 19 minutes in the win, the most he has played in over two months. Having sat out seven of the previous nine games, it's clear the Warriors are no longer reliant on Looney's defensive presence. Given he was not a must-roster player when starting, there is no reason to think he will have any value now that his role has been significantly reduced.
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Looney posted four points (2-2 FG), two rebounds and one assist in 10 minutes in the Warriors' 110-99 win against the Knicks on Thursday. Looney has seen an immense decrease in playing time since being moved to the bench Jan. 27. Since then, the 28-year-old has averaged just 2.4 points and 3.8 rebounds in 10.0 minutes per game. Expect Looney to continue playing a small role off the bench behind Draymond Green and Dario Saric, especially if Trayce Jackson-Davis continues to carve out minutes as well.
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Looney closed Saturday's 141-134 overtime loss to the Hawks with 10 rebounds and one assist over 15 minutes. Looney was not tasked with an enlarged role and made no plays offensively Saturday, even while Dario Saric (illness) was unavailable and Andrew Wiggins (ankle) exited early. Looney's passiveness on offense combined with his deteriorating ability to defend in space is leading to a minor bench role. Clint Capela and Onyeka Okongwu combined for 31 rebounds, which is a matchup that Looney has combated historically -- symbolizing how his inability to be a viable rotation player a limiting factor for Golden State moving forward.
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| DATE | Opp | Result | Min | PTS | TRB | AST | BK | ST | TO | FPTS |
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| 4/14 | vs  |
W 123-116 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
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L 114-109 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
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W 100-92 | 21 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 24 |
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W 118-110 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
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L 108-106 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
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Career Stats
| Season | G | FG | FGP | 3PT | 3PTP | FT | FTP | PTS | PPG | FPTS |
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| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 74 | 139 | 59.7 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 67.5 | 334 | 4.51 | 1026 |
| 2022 | 82 | 242 | 63.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 94 | 60.6 | 578 | 7.05 | 1809 |
| 2021 | 82 | 208 | 57.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 75 | 60.0 | 491 | 5.99 | 1452 |
| 2020 | 61 | 108 | 54.8 | 4 | 23.5 | 31 | 64.6 | 251 | 4.11 | 817 |
| 2019 | 20 | 29 | 36.7 | 1 | 7.1 | 9 | 75.0 | 68 | 3.40 | 180 |
| 2018 | 80 | 217 | 62.5 | 1 | 10.0 | 65 | 61.9 | 500 | 6.25 | 1211 |
| 2017 | 66 | 112 | 58.0 | 1 | 20.0 | 42 | 54.5 | 267 | 4.05 | 625 |
| 2016 | 53 | 56 | 52.3 | 2 | 22.2 | 21 | 61.8 | 135 | 2.55 | 332 |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 57.1 | 1 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 9 | 1.80 | 18 |
| 3 Year Avg | 79 | 196 | 59.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 75 | 62.0 | 468 | 5.92 | 1428 |
| Career | 522 | 1113 | 58.4 | 10 | 16.7 | 393 | 61.5 | 2629 | 5.04 |