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Pelicans' Kevon Looney: Invisible again in loss
Kevon Looney recorded zero points (0-1 FG), three rebounds and one assist across 12 minutes during Tuesday's 149-142 overtime loss to the Timberwolves.Looney continues to do basically nothing, typically logging minutes only when other players are injured. He should be viewed as the third-string center, a clearly evident fact when analyzing his season stats. In 12 appearances, he has averaged 2.7 points and 3.9 rebounds in 12.9 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Kevon Looney: Available vs. Bulls
Kevon Looney (heel) is available for Monday's game against the Bulls.Looney is shedding a questionable designation with a heel contusion to suit up Monday. The veteran big man has averaged 2.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 13.1 minutes per contest across nine games this season.
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Pelicans' Kevon Looney: Questionable to face Chicago
Kevon Looney (heel) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls.Looney is dealing with a right heel contusion and could miss Monday's contest. If the 29-year-old center is ultimately ruled out, Yves Missi could see a slight bump in minutes.
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Pelicans' Kevon Looney: Does not play Sunday
Kevon Looney was a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Warriors.After starting the last six games, Looney was relegated to the bench in favor of rookie Derik Queen, and the veteran ended up not appearing in the game at all. It remains to be seen whether Looney's role has completely disappeared or if the decision not to play him was matchup-based, but with Zion Williamson (hamstring) also returning to the mix soon, Looney may not see the court consistently moving forward.
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Pelicans' Kevon Looney: Moves to second unit
Kevon Looney will come off the bench for Sunday's game against the Warriors.The New Orleans Pelicans have a new head coach, and the team will already make some tweaks with rookie Derik Queen getting the starting nod. It remains to be seen if Looney or Yves Missi will soak up the backup center minutes.
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Pelicans' Kevon Looney: Sees 16 minutes as starter
Kevon Looney produced two points (1-4 FG), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 16 minutes during Monday's 121-98 loss to the Suns.Yves Missi was cleared to return from a three-game absence after battling an illness, but oddly enough, he didn't see the floor. Despite his newfound role, Looney has been unable to make a big impact in fantasy thus far. Through five appearances, he's averaging 3.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 15.9 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Kevon Looney: Falters in start
Kevon Looney accumulated five points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and six rebounds over 17 minutes during Saturday's 126-119 loss to San Antonio.Looney remained in the starting lineup, although his production does not reflect what might be considered a typical starter. He has now opened for three straight games, averaging 4.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 15.7 minutes per contest.
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Pelicans' Kevon Looney: Will start vs. Charlotte
Kevon Looney (knee) will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Hornets.With Yves Missi ruled out due to an illness, Looney will get the nod in the first five. He'll be joined by Jeremiah Fears, Jordan Poole, Trey Murphy and Herbert Jones.
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Pelicans' Kevon Looney: Serves as backup center in debut
Kevon Looney (knee) recorded three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block across 16 minutes in Sunday's 137-106 loss to the Thunder.Making his New Orleans Pelicans debut after he had missed the team's first five games while recovering from a left knee sprain, Looney ousted Derik Queen for the top backup job at center behind starter Yves Missi. Though he's a rugged defender and strong rebounder, Looney's low-usage game will make it difficult to extract much fantasy value from him, especially while he's stuck in a sub-20-minute role.
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Pelicans' Kevon Looney: Available Sunday
Kevon Looney (knee) is available Sunday against the Thunder, per Will Guillory of The Athletic.Looney has been bothered by knee soreness since the New Orleans Pelicans' first preseason game in Melbourne, but he will suit up for the first time during the regular season Sunday. Looney will have to battle for minutes amongst a crowded center room that includes Derik Queen, Yves Missi, and DeAndre Jordan.