Bucks Potentially Trading Brook Lopez This Summer

According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, the Milwaukee Bucks may be looking to trade Brook Lopez for several reasons this offseason.

With Doc Rivers taking over, Milwaukee could switch schemes and want to play a more versatile defense style. This would most definitely mean an exit for the former champion, but it’s not the only reason. Age and contract status is another concern for management.

The 36-year-old is in the final year of his contract, which sees him making $23 million.

Brook Lopez Was Set To Sign With Rockets Last Offseason

Before he decided to re-sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Houston Rockets were so close to signing Brook Lopez.

Sources told Bobby Marks of ESPN, last offseason was between Milwaukee and Houston; where Lopez was set to sign with the Rockets.

Last offseason was a pivotal one for the Rockets; a lot of veteran free agents from Fred VanVleet to Dillon Brooks to Jock Landale was signed.

Would Landale been a no-go if Lopez was signed? Maybe, maybe not. However, Houston is still doing good without him. If looking beyond the hypotheticals.

Their current center Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.5 points and 9.0 rebounds on the season. 

With all that being said, it is insane to believe Lopez could have left the Bucks for the Rockets. Last offseason was a fun time for both sides.

Brook Lopez Most Likely Re-Signing With Bucks

Brook Lopez Most Likely Re-Signing With Bucks

Per Marc Stein, there is a strong feeling that Lopez and Milwaukee will be able to come together on a deal for both sides to continue working together. Lopez has been with the Bucks since 2018-19.

Despite the Houston Rockets having an interest in the center, Lopez is “leaning toward” re-signing with the Bucks.

Brook Lopez still offers so much, even at the age of thirty-five. His ability to impact offensively and wreak havoc defensively is coveted by many teams, including Milwaukee.