After a couple of days full of rumors and speculation about his future, Brook Lopez is returning to the Milwaukee Bucks after agreeing to a two-year deal.
The center has been a key piece for the Bucks, and they want to run it back with him after a disappointing First-Round elimination in the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Miami Heat. Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that Lopez will get $48 million in the next two years.
“Free agent center Brook Lopez has agreed to a two-year, $48 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.”
Free agent center Brook Lopez has agreed to a two-year, $48 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2023
This is a big move for the Bucks, who keep their core intact ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season. Lopez has evolved over the past couple of years and his presence in the paint has been very valuable for Milwaukee.
It feels like they have unfinished business after losing to the Heat last season, and they won’t go down without putting up a fight. With a new head coach taking over, and keeping some of the most important pieces, Milwaukee is ready to compete.
In 75 games last season, Lopez averaged 15.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.5 blocks per game.
Khris Middleton Is Also Staying With Bucks
Moreover, they also secured the services of Khris Middleton, another veteran who was crucial for the team’s success in the 2021 championship run. Middleton has dealt with injuries in the past couple of seasons, but the Bucks are still confident he can be a solid piece in their championship quest.
Milwaukee is looking for revenge next season, and they’re not making a major roster overhaul by any means. They have a series of players that know what it takes to win and will do everything they can to win.
The Bucks remain a threat in the East, even if Damian Lillard ends up landing in Miami.
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