Clippers' Brook Lopez: Starting Tuesday sans Zubac
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Lopez is in the Clippers' starting lineup against the Rockets on Tuesday, NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Lopez will enter the Clippers' starting lineup for the first time this season Tuesday in the absence of Ivica Zubac, who will be sidelined for at least three weeks due to a Grade 2 left ankle sprain. Lopez started in all 80 regular-season games for the Bucks during the 2024-25 campaign and averaged 13.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks over 31.8 minutes per game. Lopez has struggled from the field this season (his 40.5 percent field-goal clip is a career worst), but perhaps more consistent playing time will help with his shooting woes.
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Clippers' Brook Lopez: Larger role after Zubac exit
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Lopez tallied 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds and two blocks over 25 minutes during the Clippers' 103-88 win over the Lakers on Saturday.
Lopez entered Saturday's game averaging 14.2 minutes off the bench, but his 25 minutes were a season high and largely came after Ivica Zubac left in the first quarter due to a left ankle injury. Lopez would be an intriguing fantasy streamer at center for his rebounding and three-point proficiency if Zubac were to be sidelined for an extended period of time.
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Clippers' Brook Lopez: Scoreless in 13 minutes
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Lopez chipped in zero points (0-1 FG), one block and one steal across 13 minutes during Thursday's 115-113 loss to the Rockets.
After going unused in six consecutive games in coach's decisions, Lopez has moved back into the rotation for the Clippers' last two contests, supplanting Kobe Brown as the backup center. Though he's now back in the mix for the Clippers, Lopez remains an afterthought in fantasy formats, as he's simply not getting sufficient playing time behind starter Ivica Zubac. Across 19 appearances this season, Lopez is averaging 5.8 points and 1.7 rebounds in 14.1 minutes per contest and is shooting a career-worst 39 percent from the field.
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Clippers' Brook Lopez: Moves out of rotation
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Lopez (coach's decision) didn't receive any playing time in Saturday's 114-110 loss to the Mavericks.
Lopez has failed to see any minutes in three straight contests and looks to have at least temporarily lost his spot in the rotation while head coach Tyronn Lue has been leaning more heavily on starting center Ivica Zubac and deploying Kobe Brown and/or John Collins at the five when Zubac is resting on the bench. The move outside of the rotation comes after Lopez shot just 40.4 percent from the field and averaged 6.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.4 three-pointers and 0.8 blocks in 14.4 minutes over LA's first 17 games of the season.
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Clippers' Brook Lopez: Scoreless in loss
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Lopez ended with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound over 11 minutes during Sunday's 120-105 loss to the Cavaliers.
Lopez went scoreless for just the second time this season, which can partly be attributed to teammate Ivica Zubac's monster 33-point, 18-rebound explosion. While Lopez's role backing up Zubac is secure, there is no guarantee of how much time he will be on the court, which makes him a relatively unreliable option in most fantasy leagues.
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Clippers' Brook Lopez: Fills stat sheet in loss
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Lopez produced five points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 14 minutes during Sunday's 121-118 loss to Boston.
Lopez continues to come off the bench behind Ivica Zubac, averaging 6.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.4 threes in 15.4 minutes. While his fantasy value currently is extremely limited, Lopez would be a must-add should Zubac miss any time.
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Clippers' Brook Lopez: Limited to 15 minutes
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Lopez totaled five points (2-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt), one rebound and one steal over 15 minutes during Monday's 120-119 loss to the Heat.
With Ivica Zubac locked into massive workloads as the featured player in the frontcourt, there isn't much room for Lopez to provide fantasy value. Through six games, he's seeing 16.0 minutes per contest with 6.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 1.5 three-pointers.
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Clippers' Brook Lopez: Struggles in loss
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Lopez logged three points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes in Tuesday's 98-79 loss to the Warriors.
Despite playing a season-high 19 minutes, Lopez turned in his worst performance of the season. The big man has chipped in fewer than seven points in three consecutive games, during which he has shot just 31.3 percent from the field. The veteran center should continue serving as Ivica Zubac's primary backup and will look to bounce back in Friday's game against the Pelicans.
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Clippers' Brook Lopez: Sinks five triples
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Lopez finished Wednesday's 129-108 loss to the Jazz with 15 points (5-12 FG, 5-11 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal in 17 minutes.
The Clippers had an embarrassing team performance, but Lopez's debut with his new squad went well. The seven-footer attempted only one shot inside the arc, a trend that'll likely continue as he's utilized as a floor-spacing big to help create room for James Harden to operate.
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Clippers' Brook Lopez: Off injury report for Wednesday
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Lopez (rest) isn't listed on the Clippers' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Lopez will suit up in the team's regular-season opener after sitting out Friday's preseason win over the Warriors. The veteran center is expected to serve as the Clippers' primary backup behind Ivica Zubac this season.
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Clippers' Brook Lopez: Won't play Friday
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Lopez (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Warriors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Along with Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Nicolas Batum and Chris Paul, Lopez will sit out the Clippers' preseason finale. The veteran center is expected to be ready to go for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Jazz.
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Clippers' Brook Lopez: Posts 16 points from bench
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Lopez logged 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt), four rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot across 18 minutes in Wednesday's 109-91 preseason win over the Kings.
Lopez should be the big man coming out with the second unit, and Ivica Zubac is unlikely to yield many first-unit minutes to his teammates. Since Lopez has a serviceable midrange game and can stretch the floor with apt perimeter shooting, it's possible that he could share the court with Zubac on occasion when John Collins takes a seat.
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Clippers' Brook Lopez: Pops for 15 points off bench
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Lopez scored 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt) while adding three blocks, a rebound and an assist in 17 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 102-94 preseason loss to the Nuggets.
The veteran center appears to be nearly in midseason form as he supplied his usual strong production at the rim and from beyond the arc. Lopez will back up Ivica Zubac in the Clippers' frontcourt this season, which means he's highly unlikely to see the 30-plus minutes a game he grew used to getting in Milwaukee, but a shift to the second unit should allow the 37-year-old to prolong his career while still being effective on a per-minute basis.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Limited to eight minutes
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Lopez accumulated two points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) across eight minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Lopez, who was averaging 16.8 minutes in this series prior to Tuesday, was predictably benched in favor of Bobby Portis with coach Doc Rivers making several rotation tweaks. Although he had a brutal postseason, Lopez was one of Milwaukee's most reliable players in the regular season, averaging 13.0 points on 50.9 percent shooting, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks over 31.8 minutes per game. The 37-year-old center will hit the free agent market this offseason and could potentially find a new home outside of Milwaukee.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Won't start Tuesday
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Lopez won't start in Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers.
Bobby Portis will join the starting lineup in Tuesday's win-or-go-home game, pushing Lopez to the bench. The veteran big man has received limited playing time in the first round, averaging 5.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks across 16.8 minutes per game in four outings.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Sees reduced workload
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Lopez logged eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and four blocks in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 123-115 loss to the Pacers in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
After playing a key role in the regular season with 31.8 minutes per game, Lopez's workload in the playoffs has tanked. Through the opening two games, the veteran center is averaging 18.5 minutes per night with 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks. With the Bucks staring at a 2-0 deficit, it will be interesting to see what coach Doc Rivers tweaks going forward.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Will play Saturday
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Lopez (rest) is available for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Lopez rested in the Bucks' regular-season finale against the Pistons, but he'll be good to go for the start of the playoffs. The veteran center finished the regular season averaging 13.0 points on 50.9 percent shooting (including 37.3 percent from three on 4.7 3PA/G), 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks over 31.8 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Expected to play Saturday
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Lopez (rest) didn't play in the regular-season finale but is expected to be ready for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Lopez played 80 games during the regular season, putting up some decent numbers in his seventh season with Milwaukee. The veteran big man averaged 13.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks per game, shooting 50.9 percent from the floor and 37.3 percent from deep.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Scores 15, grabs seven boards
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Lopez closed with 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 25 minutes during Friday's 125-119 win over Detroit.
Giannis Antetokounmpo stole the show with another triple-double, his fourth over his last five games, but Lopez also delivered solid value on both ends of the court, particularly as a rebounder and rim protector. The veteran big man figures to play a huge role for the Bucks in the playoffs, and with one game left in the regular season, he's averaging 13.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 blocks per game since the beginning of March.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Held in check
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Lopez posted three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block over 23 minutes during Thursday's 136-111 victory over the Pelicans.
Milwaukee didn't give full workloads to their key players, and it will be interesting to see how the team handles the second leg of their back-to-back set Friday. Overall, Lopez has had a tremendous campaign, posting fifth-round value in nine-category formats with 13.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.7 three-pointers.
