OAKLAND (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the agreement says versatile big man Kevon Looney will re-sign with the Golden State Warriors.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because Looney’s deal cannot become official until he signs after the moratorium period is lifted Friday.

Bringing back Looney, a power forward and center, was a top priority for general manager Bob Myers to keep the young core of the two-time defending NBA champions together.

Looney lost about 30 pounds last offseason to transform his body, make himself faster and give him a regular spot in coach Steve Kerr’s rotation, even earning starts in five postseason games during the absence of Andre Iguodala.

While the Warriors lost center JaVale McGee to the Lakers, they added DeMarcus Cousins on Monday to give Golden State five potential All-Star starters once Cousins returns from a torn Achilles tendon that required surgery.