The 2024–25 season marked Brook Lopez’s seventh year with the Milwaukee Bucks. Lopez is now one of just four remaining players from Milwaukee’s 2021 NBA Championship team that brought the city its first title in 50 years. However, Lopez’s tenure with the Bucks may be nearing its end.
According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, there is a growing belief around the league that Lopez will be leaving Milwaukee this summer. Several teams are monitoring the situation, but the Los Angeles Lakers stand out among the rest.
“This time around, however, numerous rival teams are bracing for the center-craving Los Angeles Lakers to make a run at luring Lopez away from the Bucks,” the report read.
REPORT: Brook Lopez is gaining traction as a target for the Lakers, and “there’s a growing belief that Lopez will be on the move next week.”
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The Lakers have been in urgent need of a center since last season. Teams around the league are reportedly trying to take advantage of that desperation. Even if the Lakers choose to explore other options, Lopez is still widely expected to be on the move.
“Even if the Lakers plan to address their center void by pursuing Atlanta’s Clint Capela instead or perhaps a target not as frequently discussed, there is a growing belief Lopez will indeed be on the move next week after a highly successful seven-season stint alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo,” Fischer added.
Brook Lopez’s Career Achievement With The Bucks
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Brook Lopez’s contributions to the Bucks over his seven seasons are undeniable. In 469 games, he scored 6,112 points, hit 826 three-pointers, and recorded 990 blocks.
Lopez was a two-time All-Defensive Team selection and finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting in 2023. Above all, he was a critical piece of Milwaukee’s championship. Last season, he averaged 13.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.
Lopez’s legacy in Milwaukee is already secure. Where he goes next will be one of the most-watched storylines of the summer.
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