Clippers agree to two-year deal with Brook Lopez
Lopez, who spent the last seven seasons with Milwaukee, averaged 13 points, 5.0 rebounds and shot 37.3% from three-point range.
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Lopez will be the backup to starting center Ivica Zubac, and he gives the Clippers depth and experience at the position.
Read more: James Harden to sign two-year, $81.5 million deal with the Clippers
The 7-1 Lopez still is a good rim-protector, averaging 1.9 blocks per game last season. Lopez has won an NBA championship with the Bucks.
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