Portland Trail Blazers free agency rumor roundup No. 2
By David MacKay
April 3, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) turns the ball over against Los Angeles Lakers forward Carlos Boozer (5) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Robin Lopez
After striking out with Greg Monroe (Bucks) and Aldridge (undecided), the Knicks are focusing their efforts on Lopez. Currently, they are building an offer that would pay Lopez $12M-$13M annually. The number of years in this supposed offer are yet unknown.
Free agent center Robin Lopez discussing deal with Knicks that would earn him in range of $12M-$13M per season, league sources tell Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2015
The Lakers may also be in the running to sign Lopez. They have been unsuccessful in wooing any superstars to Los Angeles, but still desperately need a center after passing on Jahlil Okafor in the NBA Draft. Lopez may be the best center that is still available, after Jordan.
Another serious consideration for Robin Lopez: The Lakers.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2015
***UPDATE***
Lopez has committed to joining the Knicks as long as Jordan re-signs with the Clippers. Nothing official until Jordan makes his decision.
ESPN sources say Robin Lopez has chosen Knicks over Lakers and will join NYK as long as DeAndre Jordan, as expected, chooses Clips or Mavs
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 3, 2015
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