The New York Knicks are looking for a replacement for Isaiah Hartenstein. One option they could consider is Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, according to SNY’s David Vertsberger.
Vertsberger proposed in a July 24 story a trade between the Knicks and Bucks that would send Lopez to New York.
Knicks receive: Brook Lopez
Bucks receive: Miles McBride, Precious Achiuwa
Vertsberger described Lopez as a “center whose talent helps make up for the loss of Hartenstein. … Lopez brings a fresh look from the five spot New York hasn’t seen before.
“Although he’s 36 years old, Lopez is still a solid defender, and while his rebound numbers don’t stand out, he boxes out well to create opportunities for others to grab the boards.
He’s also a 35.4 percent shooter from three on five attempts a game over the last six seasons in Milwaukee, providing some spacing from the position the Knicks haven’t had to this point, which can open up a lot offensively for Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle.”
