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Lakers land their backup center in veteran Kevon Looney
The 6-foot-9 veteran of 11 seasons helped the Golden State Warriors win three NBA championships.
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SB Nation
· Jul 3, 2026
Lakers considering Andre Drummond, Kevon Looney as backup center
Now that Deandre Ayton is reportedly leaving the Lakers, the team needs a backup center to take his place.
SNY
· Jul 3, 2026
Knicks signing veteran center Andre Drummond to one-year deal: report
After losing Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics in free agency, the Knicks have found a new backup center.
Lakers Nation
· Jul 3, 2026
Andre Drummond To Sign With Knicks Despite Interest From Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers suddenly have a need for a backup center after reportedly trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks. The Lakers obviously preferred the flexibility that came with acquiring the picks over Ayton being Walker Kessler’s backup, believing they can still find a quality center on []
LA Times
· Jul 1, 2026
Lakers reload with Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes
The Lakers reloaded a day after LeBron James left the team, adding free agents Sandro Mamukelashvili, Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes.
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Related coverage for "Lakers land their backup center in veteran Kevon Looney": SB Nation — Lakers considering Andre Drummond, Kevon Looney as backup center. SNY — Knicks signing veteran center Andre Drummond to one-year deal: report. Lakers Nation — Andre Drummond To Sign With Knicks Despite Interest From Lakers. LA Times — Lakers reload with Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes