Clippers agree to two-year deal with Brook Lopez
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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The Clippers got the backup center they have yearned for when Brook Lopez agreed to a two-year, $18-million deal, according to people not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.
Lopez, who spent the last seven seasons with Milwaukee, averaged 13 points, 5.0 rebounds and shot 37.3% from three-point range.
Lopez will be the backup to starting center Ivica Zubac, and he gives the Clippers depth and experience at the position.
Despite a dismal playoff showing, the Clippers and James Harden are extending their partnership. Harden is poised to sign a two-year, $81.5 million deal with the team.
The 7-1 Lopez still is a good rim-protector, averaging 1.9 blocks per game last season. Lopez has won an NBA championship with the Bucks.
