The Los Angeles Clippers have reportedly agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with Brook Lopez, a free agent center. ESPN’s Shams Charania made the deal public.
Lopez is an elite marginal protector, and over the past few years, the Milwaukee Bucks have been very spacing. However, he has begun to show signs of decline and being a backup role in the Clippers might be the perfect choice.
Ivica Zubac will continue to be the starting center and is a more traditional interior. Choosing Lopez to offer dynamic choices on the bench would be a healthy choice.
It’s easy to get the Clippers as a first-round exit, but they played seven games with a Denver Nuggets team that pushed the ultimate champion Oklahoma City Thunder into seven games.
Lopez’s signature will surely reintegrate them with it after re-signing James Harden and Nicolas Batum, as long as Kawhi Leonard stays healthy.
What are the Bucks moving forward?
Reports show that Giannis Antetokounmpo has been waiting for how to play for the Bucks in the offseason before deciding on his future.
Bobby Portis Jr. Despite the mid-level exception, no free agent signing significance.
Lopez’s departure was a big blow. It’s hard to even see the Bucks as the top six teams in the East due to Damian Lillard’s injury.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks are all better next season. The Philadelphia 76ers are the ultimate wildcard, and the Toronto Raptors will also be on the rise.
Since all of these free agents form part of the different puzzles, we may not have seen the biggest part change the color of the league.
