The Los Angeles Lakers kept two of their best guards. The Milwaukee Bucks retained their big man, as the early trend in free agency of most players staying put continued Saturday. CDNDigital
Austin Reaves #15 and D’Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers react against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 10, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP
Also Saturday, Milwaukee — which had already retained Khris Middleton — kept center Brook Lopez on a two-year deal, a person familiar with the agreement told the AP. The Athletic and ESPN reported the deal was worth $48 million for the 35-year-old Lopez, who averaged 15.9 points in 78 games this past season for the Bucks.
Brooks was offered an extension last year but turned it down. The Grizzlies later decided he wouldn’t be in their future plans.Miami’s Strus to Cleveland Cleveland clearly prioritized shooting. The Cavs struck deals with Caris LeVert and Georges Niang on Friday; Niang is a career 40% shooter on 3s, and LeVert shot a career-best 39% from beyond the arc this past season.The Knicks, who beat the Cavaliers in the first round for their first postseason victory in a decade, added another former NCAA champion from Villanova by agreeing to a deal with Donte DiVincenzo.
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