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[Saba Sports News] The Milwaukee Bucks are open to trading veteran center Brook Lopez this offseason, but they might need to lower their asking price to facilitate a deal.
Longtime Milwaukee sportswriter Gery Woelfel reported on Friday that the Bucks are “very receptive” to trading Lopez, but they want a first-round draft pick in return. Considering Lopez is 36 and under contract for $23 million next season, teams might be hesitant to part with that kind of draft capital. Lopez, a four-time All-Star, remains a solid defender. The 7-foot rim protector was named All-Defensive First Team in 2023 and has helped space the floor for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Lopez is also a career 34.9 percent three-point shooter, which could make him valuable to a contending team.
Lopez has been very durable over the last two seasons, missing just seven total regular-season games during that span. He averaged 12.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game this past year.
One team that has missed out on free agents might be interested in reuniting with Lopez. If the Bucks are patient, they could find a team desperate enough for a quality big man to give up a first-round pick for Lopez.