Brook Lopez’s stint with the Milwaukee Bucks is one of the bigger question this summer and he is not without a team wanting his services. Remove the Houston Rockets on the list of teams chasing him away from Wisconsin due to their latest move.
Steven Adams
May 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) battles for position with Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) in the fourth quarter of game six of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
The Western Conference no. 2 team after the regular season just re-signed center Steven Adams to a $39 million three-year contract to shut down their interest on Splash Mountain.
The Athletic’s Kelly Ico wrote last week that the Rockets are inquiring about Lopez as a contingency in case the Kiwi veteran leaves.
“If Adams leaves, team sources said the Rockets could reignite their interest in Brook Lopez,” Ico wrote.
“The 37-year-old, who averaged 13.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game shooting 37 percent from 3 in Milwaukee last season, was previously a target for Houston and would theoretically be a fit, given his two-way production and health (played 237 games over the last three seasons).”
Milwaukee Bucks, Houston Rockets, Brook Lopez
Feb 25, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) reacts with forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) after a play during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Adam was a key player for the Rockets in the playoffs even if they were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in the first round. His best game as a Rocket came in Game 6 when he scored 17 points to help the team push a Game 7.
Brook Lopez a target by former team?
Several Western Conference teams are in need of a big man. There’s the Warriors who are being linked to Bobby Portis.
The Los Angeles Lakers got a frontcourt problem, too, and Lopez is just among being linked to them.
Lopez played for the Lakers in 2018 before signing with the Bucks that summer.
Brook Lopez, Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 26, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez (42) pressures Los Angeles Lakers center Brook Lopez (11) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Jake Fisher said Purple and Gold continues to be a fan of the one-time All-Star.
“The Lakers have long been fans of Lopez, sources say,” the reporter wrote.
“That doesn’t guarantee they will pursue him again, but the Lakers are indeed expected to be a player in the center market this summer.”
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