The New Orleans Pelicans have been disastrous at rebounding the basketball in the absence of Kevon Looney, but his return may come too late.
Heading into the 2025-26 season, there was hype surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans' addition of three-time NBA champion Kevon Looney. It was expected that Looney was going to bring a veteran voice, elite rebounding, and screening, as well as help establish a culture with this young group. Unfortunately, he got hurt during the preseason and has been watching from the sidelines through the Pelicans' first four games, and his absence on the court has been felt.