A new report claims both the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets will have Milwaukee Bucks veteran Brook Lopez on

There could be signs that point to the Lakers seriously courting one soon-to-be free agent center in a few weeks.

There has been plenty of trade speculation around Antetokounmpo, but Milwaukee does have other key players whom they need to determine the future with. More Bucks news: Bucks Announce Big Ticket Changes Amid Trade Rumors One of those is veteran center Brook Lopez,

Los Angeles is expected to attempt to acquire a center this offseason and Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report believes the franchise should sign a one-time NBA champion. Buckley urged the Lakers to sign Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, who becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

The Los Angeles Lakers may have just received a significant offseason boost in their quest to retool the roster around Luka Doncic. According to NBA insider

Mar 6, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives to the hoop in front of Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0), center Brook Lopez (11), and guard Malik Beasley (5) in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

All indications point to the Milwaukee Bucks finally moving on from veteran Brook Lopez. Lopez, an All-Star, champion in Milwaukee, and much more throughout his successful NBA career, would be welcomed by other teams around the league. Unfortunately, time has run out in Milwaukee, and it seems the better plan for the Bucks is to allow him to walk.

Brook Lopez is coming to the end of his career. The Milwaukee Bucks' big man has looked slow over the past 18 months. Nevertheless, he remains one of the more reliable perimeter shooting bigs and can still protect the rim when called upon.