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Report reveals Bucks’ asking price in Brook Lopez trade

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Jul 5, 2024 2:05 PM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks appear open to trading veteran center Brook Lopez this offseason, but they may have to lower their asking price to make a move.

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 hesitate to part with that draft capital.

Sources claim the Bucks are still very receptive to trading veteran Brook Lopez, but the Bucks' asking price of a first-round draft pick for a 36-year-old center with a $23M contract is too rich.

— Gery Woelfel (@GeryWoelfel) July 5, 2024

Lopez, a four-time All-Star, is still 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. He missed just seven regular-season games during that span. He averaged 12.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game this past year.

We know of one team that has missed out on free agents and might want to reunite with Lopez. If the Bucks are patient, they could find a team desperate enough for a quality big to give up a first-round pick for Lopez.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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