Kevon Looney Rumors: Rockets Have Sunday Free-Agency Meeting with Warriors FA

The Houston Rockets will meet with Kevon Looney when NBA free agency officially opens Sunday, according to the New York Times' Marc Stein.

The unrestricted free agent averaged 6.3 points and 5.2 rebounds in 80 appearances for the Golden State Warriors last season.

NBC Sports Bay Area's Logan Murdock reported the Warriors are meeting with Looney as well Sunday.

The Mercury News' Mark Medina added the Chicago Bulls to the list of teams planning to formally speak with Looney.

Although he was largely a reserve center for the reigning Western Conference champions, the 23-year-old appears to have plenty of options as he mulls his next step.

NBA insider Sean Deveney reported the Pelicans also have interest. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported the Boston Celtics could also look toward Looney or Enes Kanter to fill their $4.8 million room exception.

The Rockets' meeting with Looney will come as Clint Capela's future with the team is in doubt.

According to Stein, Houston has the framework of a Capela trade in place with another team. The move is contingent on whether the Rockets add Jimmy Butler. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe reported the Rockets were making Capela, Eric Gordon and PJ Tucker available to help facilitate a sign-and-trade for Butler.

Because Looney's an unrestricted free agent, the Warriors don't have the luxury of matching any offer he receives from another team. Still, they're arguably in the strongest position to secure his signature.

Golden State's lack of depth was exposed in the NBA Finals as Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson were lost to injuries. Looney had a shoulder issue as well.

The Warriors have a clear need to re-sign Looney, and with DeMarcus Cousins also an unrestricted free agent, they might be able to offer him a larger role.