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, Bucks Agree To Extension

Brook Lopez, Bucks Agree To Extension

While the Houston Rockets did put in an offer for the 35-year-old, it was the Milwaukee Bucks who were able to persuade Lopez to return to the team.

Brook Lopez has agreed to a two-year, $48 million deal. Lopez is coming off his best season with the Bucks averaging 15.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game.

Lopez was also top-three in voting for Defensive Player of the Year last season. Jaren Jackson Jr., a player for the Memphis Grizzlies, won the award.

He’s been playing with the Bucks since 2018-19.

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.