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Kevon Looney Drawing Interest From Knicks, Celtics

RealGM Basketball Wiretap

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June 29, 2026

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Kevon Looney Drawing Interest From Knicks, Celtics

The New York Knicks could sign Kevon Looney should they lose Mitchell Robinson to free agency, sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Looney's team option was recently declined by the Pelicans. Robinson is drawing interest from the Nets and Lakers. The Celtics are also linked with Looney, in addition to Robert Williams III.

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· Jun 23, 2026

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