Twin power on and off the court took a hit when one Lopez brother got traded. Bucks star Brook Lopez opened up about the move, feeling both sad to lose his brother and understanding the business side of things. While it’s tough being separated, they’ll stay close no matter what.
This trade shows the ups and downs of family and basketball, where wins and losses come in different forms. Will they reunite someday? Keep reading, as this story has more to offer.
Bucks deal Robin Lopez to Kings for cash and draft rights
Just a few days ago, along with a new coach in Doc Rivers the Milwaukee Bucks traded Robin Lopez to the Sacramento Kings for cash and player rights. This move marks a change in roster and strategic direction for the Bucks and could be designed to create salary cap space or acquire assets for future roster building. Known for his defensive prowess and veteran leadership, Robin Lopez will be a valuable addition to the Kings’ frontcourt transition, and the Bucks will adjust their roster accordingly.
The Milwaukee Bucks have traded center Robin Lopez and cash considerations to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for the draft rights to Dimitrios Agravanis.https://t.co/mbn30CmuHN
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 9, 2024
The Bucks traded the 35-year-old center to Sacramento along with cash for the legal rights to 29-year-old Dimitrios Agravanis. Lopez later confirmed the deal with a funny tweet on X. Lopez said on the platform, “I enjoyed being teammates with Patrick Beverley for all of an hour and 45 minutes I’ll never forget those times.” On X. He also confirmed that the Kings will cut him immediately, replying to a fan who called him a King legend, “I just hope it’s enough to get my number in the rafters I hope I left a legacy there.”
I enjoyed being teammates with Patrick Beverley for all of an hour and 45 minutes I'll never forget those times#Indelible
— Robin Lopez (@rolopez42) February 8, 2024
Brook’s response to Robin’s continued support
Brook Lopez returned to the field on Thursday after missing two games. The All-Star big man had to miss several games due to personal reasons but was eventually able to join the team for Thursday’s game. Brook was asked to comment on the team’s decision to replace his struggling brother in the Bucks’ starting position. Brook spoke about his twin brother’s decision to stay, even though he is no longer part of the team at the Fiserv Forum to support the Bucks. Robin may not have been a teammate anymore, but the fact that he did says a lot about his personality.
“He found a way to show up somehow,” Brook Lopez said of his brother Robin Lopez.
Thank you, RoLo. pic.twitter.com/9MwHvckX5v
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 9, 2024
Lopez signed a one-year contract with the Bucks last summer and it was his second stint with the Bucks. He has played in 16 games this season and made two starts last week due to his twins absence for personal reasons. Robin Lopez recorded 18 points and 3 rebounds in 65 minutes for Milwaukee this season. The Atlanta Hawks originally selected Agravanis, 29, in the second round of the 2015 draft, but he never played in the USA.
The NBA is a truly dirty business. On the other hand, the Lopez brothers are true professionals, and you can be sure that both of them will continue to do their job to the best of their ability even if they break up to find their own new purposes.
